The Eastern Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh (ECRMS), affiliated with the Bharatiya Railway Mazdoor Sangh/Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, is actively campaigning for recognition in the upcoming elections for the Eastern Central Railway scheduled for December 4th, 5th, and 6th. The ECRMS, led by its zonal executive president and divisional secretary of Samastipur, Santosh...
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Kumar Jha, held rallies in the Railway MEMU Shed, KTRU Lobby, TRD, Railway Hospital, and Electrical Department at Jhajha, appealing for support from railway employees. Jha asserted that only the ECRMS can secure the old pension scheme (OPS) for employees, alleging that other recognized federations have already betrayed employees' trust by expressing their support for OPS. The election will determine which organization gains recognition as the official union, with the winning organization gaining the support of a majority of railway employees and recognition from the Ministry of Railways.

The construction of 8 bypasses in Jamui district, Bihar, has been approved. This will provide relief to commuters travelling through the district and alleviate traffic congestion in Jamui town and eight other markets. The tenders for the bypasses will be released next month. Additionally, the construction of National Highway 333A, which...
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includes the bypasses, is underway. The National Highway Authority will compensate the forest department for any losses incurred during construction. The total length of the highway is 190.20 kilometers, and it will include 14 bypasses, with eight being in Jamui district. The bypasses will be constructed in various locations within Jamui, including Sikandara, Jamui town, Khaira, Mangobandar, Kendua, Sono, Jhazha, and Narganjo. Two railway overbridges will also be constructed in Shekhpura and Narganjo.

The East Central Railway has introduced special trains to cater to the increased passenger demand during Durga Puja and Diwali. Two special trains, train number 07051 Hyderabad-Raxaul Special and train number 07052 Raxaul-Secunderabad Special, will operate on Saturdays and Tuesdays respectively from October 12th to December 28th and from October 5th...
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to December 31st. Additionally, train number 07005 Secunderabad-Raxaul Special will operate on Mondays from October 7th to December 30th and train number 07006 Raxaul-Secunderabad Special will operate on Thursdays from October 10th to January 2nd, 2025. These trains will stop at Jhajha station, benefiting passengers traveling from Jhajha and its surrounding areas. The railway's decision is aimed at managing the extra passenger volume and ensuring a smooth travel experience during the festive season.

The Indian Railways has approved the construction of two long-pending rail lines in the Jamui district of Bihar. One line will connect Jha Jha to Bathia, a distance of 20 kilometers, at a cost of 496 crore rupees. The other line will be 137 kilometers long, connecting Laxmipur to Nawada, and...
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will cost 3120 crore rupees. These lines will connect the district's various towns, including Laxmipur, Barhat, Sikandara, and Aligunj, with the national rail network. This is a significant development for the region, as it will enhance connectivity, boost economic activities, and lead to overall development. The projects were initiated by former Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav in 2008 but had been stalled since then. The projects are now being fast-tracked, with the government allocating funds and ensuring necessary approvals.