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 East Central Railway Men's Congress Association held a meeting at the Northern Union Office of Sonepur Station on Sunday, where they demanded the central government to abolish the NPS and reinstate the old pension policy. They also threatened to start a movement if their demands are not met. The association...
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reiterated their commitment to resolving the issues faced by railway employees. The meeting was addressed by several officials including Joint General Secretary Satyendra Kumar and Media In-charge Sanjay Kumar. They discussed various problems faced by the railway employees and demanded the reinstatement of the old pension policy, threatening to initiate protests if their demands are not met.

Vivek Bhushan Sud, the DRM of Sonpur Railway Division in Muzaffarpur, inspected the junction on Monday. He held a discussion with RLDA for about an hour regarding the shifting of offices and construction work. He instructed that after Chhath, the offices of the Commercial Department, RPF, and Operating Department should be...
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shifted to Pampu Pokhar. After the shifting of offices, mega traffic block will be imposed on Platform number 1 for construction work. The DRM also discussed this and requested a proposal from RLDA. He inspected the yard, washing pit, and the CCTV control room located on Platform 1.

The General Manager (GM) of East Central Railway, Chhatrasal Singh, will arrive at Muzaffarpur Junction on Monday. He will be traveling to Narkatiaganj in Samastipur Division, accompanied by DRM of Sonpur Division, Vivek Bhushan Sud. The GM's visit includes a window trailing inspection and a potential review of the Muzaffarpur Junction...
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redevelopment plan.

The Indian Railways has begun preparations for the upcoming festivals of Dussehra and Chhath at Muzaffarpur Junction. Construction materials scattered around the station are causing inconvenience to passengers. To address this, the ADRM (Additional Divisional Railway Manager) Yogesh Kumar has inspected the area and instructed the removal of construction materials...
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from areas where construction is complete or nearing completion. He has also directed the creation of alternate paths for passengers to navigate the junction. The ADRM inspected platforms 7, 8, 6, 3, 2, the yard, and the washing pit, emphasizing the importance of keeping the station accessible for the expected increase in passenger traffic during the festive season.