The Division
Samastipur Division came into existence in the year 1969 and it is one of the five
Divisions of East Central Railway. The Division is geographically spread out in flood &
seismic affected areas of North Bihar and it mostly caters coaching and developmental
needs of region with inward traffic of food-grains, construction materials & POL etc.
Division touches international border with Nepal on the North side plays vital role
for foreign trade with Nepal. Raxaul, Jaynagar and Laukaha Bazar are important Rail
heads for Nepal bound traffic. New Rail link (69 km) to Nepal i.e, Jaynagar to Bardibas
(Nepal) work is completed by IRCON & train operation is in process.