To cater to the increased travel demand during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, the Northeast Railway is operating 154 special trains on 1,209 trips across various stations. 89 of these trains are running on 736 trips from Northeast Railway stations, while the remaining 65 trains are operating on 473 trips...
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to major cities across India. The Northeast Railway has expanded its special train services this year, with routes originating from Gorakhpur Junction to destinations like Mahbubnagar, Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh, Tatanagar, Sealdah, Vadodara, and Dahanu Road. Additional routes include: Chhapra to Mumbai, Delhi, Amritsar, Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan, Vadodara, Udhana, and Durg; Lalkuan to Howrah and Rajkot; Tanakpur to Daurai; Mau to Baroda and Delhi; Banaras to Mumbai; Barhani to Daurai; Ballia to Delhi; and Ghazipur City to Udhana. Over two months, these special trains will complete a total of 6,556 trips, an increase compared to the 4,429 trips by festival special trains last year. The aim is to facilitate the travel needs of millions of passengers during the festive season.

Indian Railways has introduced a new safety feature called the 'Safe Wheel Device' to prevent train derailments. This system automatically corrects wheel speed variations, which can cause derailments. The device uses sensors to detect speed anomalies and automatically adjusts them. It also sends a message to the control room, allowing for...
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manual inspection at the next station. This system was designed and developed by RDSO and has been successfully tested. It will be installed on all train coaches in a phased manner. This system also reduces the risk of brake binding, a common problem that leads to wheel overheating.

There are currently no superfast express trains running directly from Chhapra to Delhi. The Chhapra Varanasi division is the second highest revenue generating station in the region. However, a new 'Amrit Bharat' train might soon be introduced on the Chhapra - Delhi route. This proposal came after social worker Sandeep Pandey...
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raised the need for more trains connecting Chhapra/Sonpur to Delhi. The request for an Ambika Bhavani Superfast Express, Amrit Bharat Express, and Antyodaya Express connecting these cities was sent to the Railway Board by the Varanasi and Sonpur division's railway management offices. This is being considered as residents of Saran district struggle to find reserved seats on existing trains and even unreserved coaches are overcrowded. The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service offered by Indian Railways. It is a non-AC sleeper and unreserved category train, designed for the common people. It consists of 22 coaches including 12 sleeper coaches, 8 general coaches, and 2 SLR coaches. Its maximum operational speed is 110-130 km/hr.

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 Uttar Pradesh government is working on various projects to improve railway connectivity in the state. The goal is to create a network of railway lines across the state, making rail travel more convenient and affordable compared to other modes of transportation. Construction of a third railway line between Gorakhpur and...
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Domingarh-Kusmhi is progressing rapidly. The doubling of the Gorakhpur-Nakha railway line and the Domingarh-Kusmhi third line is expected to be completed by December. The Railway Ministry has allocated Rs. 30 crore for this project, which will facilitate smoother train operations and better timekeeping. The doubling of the Gorakhpur Cantt-Valmiki Nagar railway line is also underway and is expected to be completed by 2025. The Railway Ministry has allocated Rs. 1,242.10 crore for doubling and construction of the third line on the Northeast Railway. The doubling of the 116 km railway line between Bhatni and Audahihar is almost complete, with only 55 km remaining. Besides these projects, the government is also planning yard remodeling at Gorakhpur Junction. The Cantt and Kusmhi station yards have been rebuilt. The process of constructing a third railway line from Barabanki to Chhapra via Gorakhpur has also commenced. The proposed third line will be approximately 425 km long and will run along the main railway line. The Railway administration has initiated a phased survey for the third line.