The operation of the Vaishali Superfast Express, which runs between Saharsa and New Delhi, is set to be extended for the second time. This time, the train's operation will be shifted from Saharsa Junction to Purnea Court Station, catering to the demands of passengers in the Kosi region. However, this extension...
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will likely result in a reduction of reserved seats for passengers in Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, and Sonpur, affecting even the Tatkal and emergency quota. This train is considered one of the most VIP and preferred trains on the New Delhi route after the Rajdhani Express. The decision to shift the operation to Purnea Court Station is pending approval from the Railway Board. The Vaishali Express has faced previous controversies regarding its operational route, with initial routes involving stops in Hajipur and Muzaffarpur before being shifted to a route via Motihari, Bettiah, and Gorakhpur. The change was a result of pressure from local representatives and later, demands from passengers in Chhapra and Siwan. The current route utilizes Muzaffarpur via Bapudham, Motihari, and Bettiah, with the Saptkranti Superfast train operating on this route between Muzaffarpur and Anand Vihar.

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch a Vande Bharat Express train on the Saharsa-Mansi rail line in Bihar. To accommodate the high-speed train, a new panel is being installed on the line, which will require a temporary block of the track from September 26th. The new panel is part of...
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a larger plan to run Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains on this 40 km stretch, which will involve track upgrades to allow speeds of 130-160 km/h. The project is expected to be completed by 2025 and will involve a tender for a new track. Local residents are pleased with the prospect of having a Vande Bharat train running through their area.

The 04032/04031 Anand Vihar Terminus-Saharsa-Anand Vihar Terminus special train via Gorakhpur has had its operating period extended. From Anand Vihar Terminus, it will run every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from November 2nd to 30th, 2024. From Saharsa, it will run every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from November...
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3rd to December 1st, 2024. The train will operate for a total of 21 trips during this period. The 04032 Anand Vihar Terminus-Saharsa special train departs from Anand Vihar Terminus at 5:15 AM on the designated days and arrives in Saharsa at 10:30 AM. The return journey, 04031 Saharsa-Anand Vihar Terminus special train, departs from Saharsa at 1:00 PM on the designated days and arrives in Anand Vihar Terminus at 4:10 PM. The train consists of 18 coaches, including 16 AC third-class coaches and 2 generator-cum-luggage coaches.

A pregnant woman named Munni Khatoon gave birth to a baby boy on a train while traveling from New Delhi to Saharsa on the Vaishali Express (Train number 12554). The delivery took place on Monday, Janmashtami, in a general compartment of the train. After experiencing labor pains, Munni delivered...
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the baby with the help of a medical team from the Samastipur Railway Division. Both mother and child are healthy, and the family is overjoyed. Munni's husband, Mohammad Meraj, works as a laborer in Delhi. The couple already has a son, and they were returning to Saharsa after doctors in Delhi informed them that Munni was due in four to five days. The labor pains began after the train departed from Muzaffarpur. The medical team arrived at Samastipur station and successfully delivered the baby inside the train coach. The train was delayed for about 40 minutes at Samastipur while the medical team treated the mother.