Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 September dedicated the Kosi Rail Mahasetu, a long-awaited project for the people. The Prime Minister made the announcement in a video conference that was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. PM Modi also inaugurated a total of 12 rail projects related to passenger facilities. “Bharatiya Rail ko Naye Bharat ki Aaknshaon aur Aatmnirbhar Bharat ki Apekoshaon Par Khade Hone Layak Banaya Jaa Rha Hai (Indian Railways is taking giant strides towards Aatm Nirbhar Bharat),” PM Modi said during his speech. Total of 12 rail projects also include a new rail bridge on river Kiul. PM inaugurated the Kiul rail bridge along with an electric locomotive shed in Kiul. Kiul junction is an important stop in the Delhi-Howrah main-rail line and connects several cities in Bihar