Indian Railways is planning to introduce four special Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat trains during the festive seasons of Durga Puja, Chath Puja and Diwali to cater to the increased passenger demand from Delhi to various cities in Bihar. These trains will run between Delhi and Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, and Patna....
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The Railway Board has directed the concerned zone to make preparations for the special services, which are expected to feature 22 compartments including 13 for sleeping and 7 standard ones. One of the special trains, numbered 05585, will depart from Raxaul every Friday, starting from October 4th, 2023, and running until January 31st, 2025. Another train, numbered 05586, will depart from the Lokmanya Tilak Terminal every Sunday at 4:35 PM. Additionally, Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a new Vande Bharat train line connecting Sitamarhi in Bihar to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to facilitate travel for devotees visiting the Punaura Dham Janki Mandir in Sitamarhi and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

During the second quarter, Bihar's railway stations generated significant revenue. Patna Junction topped the list with ₹6.99 billion, followed by Danapur with ₹2.78 billion and Muzaffarpur with ₹2.75 billion. The report, which includes 40 stations from the Sonpur and Samastipur divisions, shows a remarkable increase in passenger fare income. Muzaffarpur...
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Junction, categorized as NSG-2, handles an average of 86 trains daily, with a majority going to North India. The station's earnings have increased by about 20% compared to the previous quarter. In total, 11 stations in Bihar crossed ₹1 billion in revenue during the second quarter, including Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Samastipur.

During festive seasons, Indian Railways plans to operate four special Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat trains from Delhi to Bihar. These trains are aimed at easing travel congestion during the Diwali and Chhath festivals, as many people travel from Delhi to Bihar, especially to Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga. The trains will make...
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limited stops, likely at Delhi, Moradabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and either Bettiah/Bapudham Motihari for trains to Muzaffarpur, or Samastipur in addition for trains to Darbhanga. Although the specific train type (Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat) and exact schedule are yet to be confirmed, these trains are expected to be operational within the next week. These special trains are expected to have a higher fare compared to regular trains. Currently, a weekly Amrit Bharat train operates between Anand Vihar and Darbhanga via Ayodhya. A new Amrit Bharat train service is planned to begin from Muzaffarpur, for which the Washing Pit at Muzaffarpur is being upgraded.

The Indian Railways is planning to run four Vande Bharat or Amrit Bharat special trains from Delhi to Bihar for the Diwali and Chhath festivals. This is to cater to the increased passenger demand during the festive season, especially to Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga. The trains are likely to be operational within...
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a week. Additionally, a special train service, 05585, has been added between Sitamarhi and Lokmanya Tilak Terminal, running every Friday starting October 4th, 2024, and ending on January 31st, 2025. This train includes 22 coaches, with 13 in the sleeper class and 7 in the general class.

To ensure safe operation and passenger comfort, South Eastern Railway Zone has ordered the installation of new machinery and pipes for inspecting the compressors of Vande Bharat trains. This upgrade, costing over 22 lakhs, is necessary because the existing compressor machine at Tatanagar station's washing line is unable to properly inspect...
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the Vande Bharat trains. The washing line is used for cleaning and other maintenance of the Patna and Berhampur Vande Bharat train coaches. Tatanagar station's washing line number one has been upgraded with traction facilities for maintenance. The Chakradharpur Division is installing the new machinery and pipes to enable comprehensive pre-departure checks. The railway zone has also provided training to Tatanagar coaching depot staff on Vande Bharat train maintenance at Hatia.