The South Eastern Railway (SER) held its 68th Railway Week awards ceremony in Kolkata, where Ranchi Railway Division was awarded six awards. Ranchi was recognized for its exemplary train operations, with a 98% on-time performance. They also received the 'Best Station' award, with Senior DCM Nishant Kumar receiving a...
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shield. Ranchi also won a shield for sports, with three of their athletes (Nikki Pradhan, Salima Tete, and Sangita Kumari) performing internationally in hockey. The Chakradharpur Division was awarded the overall efficiency award, and the Chakradharpur Railway Hospital was given a 'work efficiency' award. A total of 89 SER employees and officers were awarded for their dedicated service. The South Bihar Express train (13287-13288) operating between Durg (Chhattisgarh) and Rajendranagar (Patna) has been extended to Ara, with the extension expected to start on February 19, 2024. The train will now stop at Patna, Danapur, and Bihta before reaching Ara.