The Palamu MP, Vishnu Dayal Ram, met with the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to request the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express train on the Tata-Varanasi route. He suggested that the train should operate via Muri, Ranchi, and DaltonGanj, arguing that it would benefit a large number of passengers in the...
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area. The MP also requested the initiation of the Barwadih-Chirimiri and Gaya-Sherghati railway line projects, highlighting their significance in reducing travel distances. He further requested the resumption of the Barwadih-Chopan-Chunar passenger train (53351/53352), the inclusion of Meral station as a stop for the Patna-Singrauli Link Express (23347/23348) and Shaktipuंज Express (11448/11449), and the inclusion of Nagar Untari (Shri Banshidhar Nagar) as a stop for the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12453/12454). Other demands included increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to four days a week, increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath Express to six days a week, adding a stop for the Garib Rath Express at Mohammadganj station, adding a two-minute stop for the Garib Rath Express at Aligarh Junction, extending the Ranchi-Varanasi Intercity Express (18311/18611) to Gorakhpur, extending the Howrah-Jabalpur Shaktipuंज Express (11447/11448) to Mumbai, adding a stop for the Palamu Express (13347/13348) at Rajhara station, restarting the Ranchi-Gorakhpur train, increasing the number of AC chair cars and GS coaches on the Ranchi-Sasaram Intercity Express (18635/18636), and constructing Low Height Subways at various locations to address the inconvenience caused by the closure of unmanned railway crossings.

A new Vande Bharat Express train route is being considered between Tatanagar and Brahmapur in Odisha via Chaibasa. The train is planned to depart from Tatanagar at 5 AM and arrive back in Tatanagar by midnight, making stops at Chaibasa, Dangoaposi, Banspani, Nayagarh, and Khurda Road on its way to Brahmapur....
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This route will offer new transportation options for passengers in Kolhan and various branch lines in Odisha. Tatanagar will serve as the maintenance hub for the Brahmapur Vande Bharat train, with other stations taking over maintenance responsibilities to ensure a dedicated pit line for the train. Two new Vande Bharat train rakes are ready for launch, expected before August 15th. Meanwhile, preparations are underway in Chakradharpur for the launch of Vande Bharat Express trains between Tatanagar and Patna, and Tatanagar and Banaras. The Tatanagar station is also undergoing upgrades to handle Vande Bharat train maintenance, including a new traction system for cleaning and repair of the coaches.

The General Manager (GM) of South Eastern Railway, Anil Kumar Mishra, inspected the Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori rail line on Tuesday. He reviewed various ongoing railway projects and issued instructions for projects to be initiated in the near future. The inspection included assessing the operationalization of new passenger trains on this line. The inspection...
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was conducted with tight security measures in place. The GM stated that the connection between Hatia station and Lohardaga station will be completed by 2024. This connection involves constructing a bypass rail line from Piska station in Ranchi to Hatia. The completion of this project will facilitate the commencement of new railway services. The GM also mentioned the planned improvement of passenger amenities at various stations between Ranchi and Lohardaga, including the development of foot over bridges, drinking water facilities, and better lighting. Local representatives met with the GM and submitted a memorandum requesting the operation of the Vande Bharat Express via Lohardaga.