South Eastern Railway (SER) has successfully commissioned the 18-km third line section between Khantapara-Bahanaga Bazar-Soro under the Narayangarh- Bhadrak third line project.
Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), SE Circle, Kolkata, conducted the statutory inspection for the opening of the newly constructed third line between Khantapara and Soro stations under Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway on May 19 and 20, 2026. Train operations commenced on this section from June 2, 2026.
Project Benefits:
The Narayangarh-Bhadrak third line project and will help to decongest the heavily saturated Kharagpur-Bhadrak corridor. With the earlier commissioning of the Soro-Ranital third line section, this project further enhances line capacity and operational efficiency.
A long loop line at Khantapara has been developed, facilitating the formation and operation of long-haul freight trains. The commissioning of the third line creates opportunities for freight growth.
