Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch four Vande Bharat trains from Jamshedpur on September 15th. The Tata-Brahmapur Vande Bharat train will depart from Tatanagar at 5:20 AM and arrive in Brahmapur at 2:30 PM. The return journey will depart from Brahmapur at 3:00 PM and arrive in Tatanagar at 11:55 PM....
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The train will stop at all stations for two minutes. A dedicated yard has been built for the maintenance of the Vande Bharat train at Tatanagar station. Prime Minister Modi will also flag off the Tata-Patna Vande Bharat, Devghar-Varanasi Vande Bharat, and Dumka-Ranchi Vande Bharat trains. The Tata-Brahmapur Vande Bharat will pass through Chaibasa, giving the city its first Vande Bharat express.

The DRM of Lucknow Division of North Railways, SM Sharma, visited Varanasi and inspected the railway station. He announced that the public can now operate Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) to enhance passenger convenience and provide employment opportunities for youth. Earlier, only retired railway employees were authorized to operate these machines....
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Sharma discussed various issues related to coordination between the state and railways with the Divisional Commissioner, Kaushal Raj Sharma, and the District Magistrate, S. Rajalingam. He inspected various ongoing projects like the construction of a shed, water booth, and toilets at the second entry of Cantt station, the addition of general and AC coaches in Varanasi-Lucknow Intercity Express and Mahamana Express, and the installation of CCTV cameras in the remaining sections of the station. He also inspected the ongoing work at the Goods Shed in Vyasanagar Station and the major upgradation project at Kashi Station, emphasizing the need for timely completion of the projects. Sharma highlighted the issue of people creating reels on railway tracks and emphasized the strict action being taken against them, including FIRs being filed. He urged people to avoid making reels on railway premises and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of track workers.

A new Vande Bharat Express train is set to operate between Varanasi and Agra via Prayagraj. This train will have 8 coaches and feature KAVACH safety system along with modern amenities. The train may be painted in saffron color. Currently, there are three Vande Bharat trains operating from Prayagraj, two of...
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which run between Varanasi and New Delhi with 16 coaches, and one runs between Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur with 8 coaches. The upcoming Varanasi-Agra Vande Bharat will also have 8 coaches and might be the first Vande Bharat train to pass through Prayagraj with saffron color. A proposed timetable has been released, but the launch date is yet to be announced. The train will have a capacity of 600 seats.

A 30-year-old man's body was found on the railway tracks near the Jafrabad railway crossing in Rohania. The man allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of the Vibhuti Khand Express. The identity of the deceased is yet to be established, and the police have sent the body to the mortuary....
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The police are investigating the incident.

The North Railway (Lucknow) division is aiming to boost freight transportation by strengthening ties with businesses. The marketing department staff will visit major commercial hubs and explain to traders the advantages of using trains to transport goods, which are more cost-effective and secure compared to other modes. They will also gather...
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feedback from businesses. The initiative involves utilizing the sitting-cum-luggage racks (SLR) in mail, express, and passenger trains for transporting goods. Each rack can carry up to 4 tons of goods. The division has instructed the marketing staff to regularly visit commercial areas, share information, explain the benefits of using railway services, and take feedback. Freight charges are calculated based on the train and distance, ranging from a minimum of 55 paise to a maximum of 9 rupees per kilogram. Businesses sometimes lease an entire SLR for transporting large quantities of goods. In such cases, goods are transported in another SLR or on other trains on the same route. Trains are categorized based on freight capacity: 'R' category includes high-capacity trains like Rajdhani Express, Mysore Express, Ganga-Kaveri, Shramjeevi, Mahanagari, and Pawan Express, while 'P' category includes express trains carrying relatively lower volumes. 'S' category consists of passenger trains. This initiative has led to an increase in revenue by connecting more businesses with railway services, and regular feedback is being collected.