The launch of the Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express via Dumka was celebrated with much enthusiasm in Dumka and other locations. Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey hailed the train as a major gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the significant impact it will have on the region's development. He emphasized the...
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importance of the train in connecting the region to Howrah and other destinations, boosting tourism, and enhancing economic opportunities. Dubey also highlighted the improved connectivity provided by the train and the ongoing efforts to double the railway line, which will further enhance the region's transportation infrastructure. Nalin Soren, Dumka's MP, also expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the gift of the Vande Bharat Express. However, he pointed out the high cost of the train service, which might limit access for the less privileged. He also urged the government to introduce a train service from Dumka to the national capital and to reinstate the train service between Palasthali and Andal. Sita Soren, former MLA of Jama, criticized the state government for their lack of development efforts and highlighted the need for better infrastructure, including electricity and roads, for the region to truly benefit from the Vande Bharat Express. She also accused the state government of neglecting the needs of the people and focusing solely on self-enrichment.

The Bhagulpur-Mandarhil railway line in Bihar has been neglected for years, with only a single passenger train running between the two cities for almost 40 years. The line has now been upgraded to accommodate the Vande Bharat Express, a high-speed train. This upgrade involved strengthening the track and improving the overall...
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infrastructure. The route is now considered a short route to Howrah, as it connects to the Howrah-Delhi line. Several other trains, including the Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express, Godda-Patna Intercity, Godda-Ranchi Express, Tatanagar Express, Kaviguru Express, Banka Intercity, and Agartala Express, now run on this line. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bhagulpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Bhagulpur station, with Rail Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu also attending. The train was successfully trial-run at a speed of 110 km/h from Bhagulpur to Dumka on Friday. The track speed on this section was previously only 15 km/h due to poor track conditions, but has been upgraded to 110 km/h following improvements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express running between Deoghar and Varanasi on September 15th. The train will operate on a 453 km route passing through Jasidih, Kiul, Nawada, and Gaya, with services starting on September 16th. The train will run 6 days a week, except Tuesday, and...
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will cover the distance in 7 hours 15 minutes, with an average speed of 62 km/h. The train has executive and chair car classes and will stop at Jasidih, Kiul, Nawada, Gaya, Sasaram, and Deendayal Upadhyay Junction. The train will depart from Deoghar at 3:15 PM and arrive in Varanasi at 10:30 PM. The return train will depart from Varanasi at 6:20 AM and arrive in Deoghar at 1:40 PM. On the same day, PM Modi will also inaugurate two other Vande Bharat Express trains, one between Gaya and Howrah, and another between Bhagalpur and Howrah, through video conferencing. These trains will start regular operations from September 16th as well.

A 50-year-old man named Chhotelal Tudu, resident of Fulwar village, lost both his legs after being hit by a passenger train near the Fulwar overbridge on the Godda-Hansdiha railway line. The incident occurred around 4 pm on August 1, 2024. Tudu was crossing the tracks near the overbridge when the...
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train, coming from Hansdiha, struck him. He was taken to the community health center and then referred to the Sadar Hospital, Godda, for further treatment. He later succumbed to his injuries. This is the fourth such incident in the past three months, according to local residents. Police are investigating the matter and will take further action based on statements.