Patna, Oct. 23 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for arranging additional special train services to facilitate passenger movement following partial damage to the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur district.

Road connectivity between Bhagalpur and the Naugachhia-Katihar region has been affected due to the damage to the bridge, prompting the Railways to introduce special train services to ease the inconvenience faced by commuters.

Choudhary said the expansion of rail services in view of the difficulties being faced by the public was a commendable step in the larger public interest.

He said the arrangements would provide relief to passengers from Bh...