During festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja, securing confirmed train tickets in India becomes a challenge due to a surge in travelers returning home. To address this, Indian Railways has introduced the Train Alternate Accommodation Scheme (ATAS) powered by artificial intelligence. This scheme provides passengers with waiting tickets an option to...
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get confirmed seats on alternative trains. When booking a ticket, the ATAS system suggests seven trains on the chosen route. If the booked train doesn't have confirmed seats, the system automatically searches for availability in other trains and offers a transfer to a confirmed seat on an alternative train.

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.

Indian Railways will operate a special bi-weekly train from New Delhi to Rajgir in Bihar to accommodate passengers during the upcoming festive season. The train will be fully air-conditioned and will run from October 12th to November 30th, 2024. It will stop at several key stations including Govindpuri Junction, Prayagraj Junction,...
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Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara Junction, Patna Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction, and Bihar Sharif Junction. The train will arrive in Rajgir at 9 pm. The train will have first, second, and third AC coaches. Passengers are advised to check the reservation status daily at 8 am.