Ara Junction is undergoing major improvements, including platform expansion, modern passenger amenities, and the construction of a third line. These upgrades aim to enhance passenger experience, improve train punctuality, and increase railway revenue by enabling more passenger and freight traffic. The station is also implementing energy-saving measures, such as LED lighting...
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and a solar power plant, which will be operational by September 2024. The combined initiatives aim to transform Ara Junction into a significant railway hub.

The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Bihar Education Department, S. Siddharth, made a surprise visit to a school in Ara, Bihar. He traveled from Patna to Ara by passenger train, without any security personnel or staff. He then walked to the school in Bihia, asking for directions from students and...
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conversing with them. Upon reaching the school, teachers were surprised to see him arrive so humbly and with such simplicity. Siddharth inspected the school, checked the attendance register, spoke to teachers and students about their education, and asked about the learning environment. He is known for his simplicity and surprise visits, previously having visited a school in a Patna slum without prior notice. His approach to school inspections is in stark contrast to his predecessor, K.K. Pathak, who was known for his strictness and large entourage.

The East Central Railway has approved the installation of a 300 kilowatt solar power plant at Ara Junction, making it the first fully solar-powered railway station in the Danapur Railway Division. This plant will eliminate the station's electricity bill and allow the excess power to be sold to the railway electricity...
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company. The solar panels will be installed on the roofs of all four platforms and the goods shed. The project is expected to be completed by September 2024. LED lights have already been installed on all four platforms and the station building, significantly reducing electricity consumption. The project aims to reduce reliance on traditional electricity sources and contribute to sustainability.

The Rajendra Nagar - Howrah Express train, currently operating under the Danapur Railway Division, is being planned to be started from Ara Junction. While the exact date is yet to be announced, train numbers 12352 and 12351 are planned to operate from Ara Junction. A feasibility report was submitted three months...
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ago, but the train hasn't been launched from Ara yet despite a vacant washing pit available for nighttime operations. Railway officials have confirmed that the Rajendra Nagar - Howrah Express will soon commence operations from Ara. A trial run is scheduled for the first week of July, followed by the official launch of the regular service from July onwards. The Railway Ministry has reportedly approved this move. Former Ara MP and ex-Union Energy Minister, R.K. Singh, has advocated for extending this train service to Ara, requesting the railway minister to introduce trains from Ara to Howrah, Delhi, and Dhanbad. The Minister has reportedly greenlit this proposal.

A ticket checking drive was conducted on the Sampoorna Kranti Express (12393) and Kumbh Express (12370) trains at Ara Junction, under the instructions of Assistant Commercial Manager Vishwanath. During the drive, 17 people were caught traveling in AC coaches with general tickets and fined a total of ₹15,560. The drive led...
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to commotion with some passengers trying to escape or explain their situation. The drive was conducted by the Ticket Checking Squad of Ara, led by CI CP Yadav, and supported by RPF personnel, including Daroga Awadhesh Kumar.