[3][4] The broad-gauge line was extended from Rajgir to Tilaiya and opened in 2010.

[9] Survey work for doubling of this line has been completed and is awaiting the green signal from Railway Safety Commissioner.

[11][12][13] Bihar Sharif Junction, Rajgir, Nalanda and Harnaut are important stations on this line.

Rajgir and Nalanda, located on this line, are popular tourist destinations and are part of the Buddhist Circuit of Bihar.

[14] Pawapuri is a significant site on the Jain Circuit of Bihar.