Due to non-interlocking work on the Gorakhpur-Gonda rail section of the Lucknow Division from October 14th to 27th, several train cancellations and route changes have been announced. The work includes automatic signaling and third line construction at various stations. As a result, trains like 13019 Up/13020 Down Howrah Kathgodam Howrah Bagh...
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Express will be diverted from October 13th to 26th, taking the route via Chhapra, Aunrihar Junction, Varanasi Junction, Jaunpur Junction, Shahganj Junction, Ayodhya Cant Junction, and Barabanki Junction instead of Chhapra, Gorakhpur, and Barabanki. Train number 05060 Lalkuan Howrah Special will also be diverted on October 18th and 25th, taking the route via Gonda Junction, Basti, and Gorakhpur Junction instead of Gonda Junction, Basti, and Gorakhpur Junction. Additionally, over 40 trains on the Gorakhpur route will be canceled from October 14th to 28th.

In Gorakhpur, booking private coaches for parties has become increasingly challenging due to high demand during the wedding season. Many parties are struggling to find separate coaches for their wedding processions. The railway officials are prioritizing applications received earlier, leaving subsequent requests on a waiting list. This shortage is...
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mainly due to the increasing prevalence of LHB coaches on most trains, which lack space for extra coaches. Only a limited number of trains have the capacity to accommodate additional coaches. There is a particularly high demand for coaches between February 6th and 12th, coinciding with the peak season for destination weddings. Furthermore, the lack of availability of coaches for religious pilgrimages is causing discontent among pilgrims, who are finding it difficult to travel on trains due to the limited options available. The All India Pilgrimage Association has requested the Northeast Railway administration to allocate LHB coaches specifically for pilgrimages, citing the financial burden of using alternative means of transport for elderly pilgrims.

The Indian Railways has approved the Rachi-Gorakhpur-Rachi Express train passing through Dhanbad. The train will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Tuesday, October 15th, 2023, in Ranchi. Operations are expected to begin soon. Train number 18629, Rachi-Gorakhpur, will depart from Ranchi every Friday at 5:10...
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Indian Railways is undergoing a major upgrade of its roadside stations, with a focus on improving passenger facilities and modernizing infrastructure. The Railway Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has designed new, high-tech buildings for these stations, which will be categorized as NSG-5 and NSG-6. The new design incorporates modern amenities like...
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waiting halls, food stalls, and improved facilities for station staff. This upgrade is part of a larger modernization project for the Indian Railways, aiming to enhance the travel experience for passengers at smaller stations. The project will be implemented across the North Eastern Railway (NER) zone, covering 92 roadside stations in the Lucknow, Varanasi, and Izzatnagar divisions. The NER zone is also investing ₹433 crores to rebuild 12 major stations, including the introduction of disabled-friendly amenities, wider foot over bridges, and eco-friendly features.

Passengers traveling from Chhapra to Gorakhpur should be aware of the following: Due to non-interlocking work on the Gorakhpur-Gonda rail section of the Lucknow Division from October 14th to 27th, several trains have been canceled and their routes changed. 12 trains have been canceled and 64 trains have had their routes...
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modified. This work will increase line capacity and speed up train operations. Additionally, a new train service, the 22358/57 Gaya-Lokmanya Tilak Express, has been introduced to manage crowds between Gaya and Mumbai. This train departs Gaya every Wednesday and Lokmanya Tilak Terminal every Friday. The new train is equipped with 1 AC First Class coach, 2 AC Second Class coaches, 3 AC Third Class coaches, 3 AC Economy Class coaches, 6 Sleeper Class coaches, and 4 General Class coaches. This new service will make it easier for people in the state to travel to Mumbai and access various religious and tourist destinations in Bihar.