A new Vande Bharat Express train service is expected to soon connect Patna, the capital of Bihar, to New Delhi, offering a travel time of just 9 hours. This is significantly faster than the current high-speed train options like the Rajdhani Express, which takes around 13 hours. The Vande Bharat train...
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is anticipated to travel at 130 km/h, stopping at Ara, Buxar, DDU, and potentially Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh before reaching Delhi. The train is expected to have one executive chair car with 52 seats and seven air-conditioned chair cars with 478 seats. While there is no official confirmation yet, media reports indicate that the Railway Board is considering and discussing the launch of this new service.

The East Central Railway conducted a special ticket checking drive across its five divisions - Danapur, Sonpur, Samastipur, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, and Dhanbad - resulting in the apprehension of over 10,000 ticketless passengers. The drive targeted express, superfast, passenger, and MEMU trains, with a focus on AC coaches of specific trains...
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including the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (12565), Vaishali Express (12553), Ranchi Janshatabdi Express (12365), Rajya Rani Express (12567), Hatia-Purnea Court Hatia Express (18626/18625), Purushottam Express (12801), Dhanbad-Alleppey Express (13351), Ajmer-Sealdah Express (12988), and Purva Express (12382). The drive resulted in the collection of over 80.55 lakh rupees in fines. Some apprehended passengers, when asked for their tickets, remarked that they never buy tickets and only pay the penalty when caught, leaving the inspection team surprised.

Arrah Junction railway station in Bihar has generated a record revenue of over 3 billion rupees in the past year, primarily from passenger ticket sales. This impressive achievement has positioned Arrah as the 11th highest revenue-generating station in the East Central Railway zone. The station's success can be attributed to the...
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growing use of digital platforms for ticket bookings, particularly the mobile UTS app. Arrah recorded a significant increase in online ticket bookings, with over 300 million passengers using the mobile UTS app for ticket purchases in the past year. The station also saw a surge in automatic ticket vending machine (ATVM) usage, indicating a growing preference for self-service options among passengers. The railway administration is continuously working on improving digital services, including the mobile UTS app, to enhance convenience and encourage online bookings, leading to shorter queues at ticket counters.

Mirzachouki Railway Station in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, will finally have an express train stop after a decade-long demand. The stoppage was secured thanks to the efforts of Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey. The news has been met with joy by local BJP leaders. In other news, the Sahibganj Railway Station is being...
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renovated under the Amrit Bharat Yojana. The renovation has led to the demolition of two toilets, causing inconvenience to travelers. While the station manager has provided an alternative arrangement using the first-class waiting hall's restroom, passengers have reported difficulties accessing it. This has forced some to use open spaces, raising concerns about hygiene, especially for women.

The Maury Express, running between Hatia and Gorakhpur, was extended to Sambalpur, creating the longest distance train connecting Jharkhand with Bihar and UP. This extension faced opposition from Ranchi residents. Within 24 hours, the Railway Minister announced a new train for Ranchi to Gorakhpur, addressing the concerns. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw...
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confirmed this news to Dainik Bhaskar on Saturday.