On Sunday, a trial run of the Vande Bharat Express was conducted from Tatanagar to Brahmapur in Odisha. This was the first time a train travelled at 130 km/h from Tatanagar, passing through Chaibasa and Danguwapasi. The train's maximum speed is 130 km/h, but its average speed might be 83-85 km/h...
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due to track limitations. The train departed Tatanagar at 5:20 am and reached Brahmapur at 2:30 pm. The return journey began at 3:00 pm from Brahmapur, reaching Tatanagar at 11:55 pm. The train travelled through Chaibasa, Danguwapasi, Kendujhargarh, and Bhubaneswar en route to Brahmapur. Two officers and employees from each railway department were on board, along with the entire maintenance team. The train's maintenance will be done in Tatanagar, and a coaching complex has been built for this purpose. A team of experts and staff have been trained for its maintenance. The Vande Bharat Express between Tatanagar and Brahmapur will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15th. The Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express will commence its trial run on September 10th. Its train numbers have been assigned as 20893 (Tatanagar to Patna) and 20894 (Patna to Tatanagar). The average speed of this train will be 62 km/h, with a maximum speed of 110 km/h between Tatanagar and Gomoh, 130 km/h between Gomoh and Gaya, and 110 km/h between Gaya and Patna.

The Indian Railways is running a special train between Rani Kamalapati and Gaya to facilitate travel for people performing Shraddha rituals during Pitru Paksha. Train number 01667 will depart from Rani Kamalapati on September 16, 21, 26, and October 1 at 1:20 PM, reaching Gaya at 8:20 AM the next day....
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Train number 01668 will depart from Gaya on September 19, 24, and 29 at 3:10 PM, reaching Rani Kamalapati at 11:20 AM the next day. The train will stop at Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, and Anugrah Narayan Road stations in both directions. For more details, visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.

Navaada MP Vivek Thakur held a press conference on Saturday, highlighting the progress made in the district since the last Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the commitment to developing Navaada, assuring that no time was wasted in fulfilling the promise. He outlined ongoing initiatives, including the upcoming Vande Bharat Express train...
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with a stop in Navaada, the approval of funds for the construction of an ROB, and the commencement of the process to create a Detailed Project Report for a new railway line connecting Navaada to Bihar Sharif. He also addressed the issue of electricity, stating that 17 acres of land near Kachna Road has been identified for the installation of a 132/33 KV JSSA ROH, and a power substation under the RDSS scheme is under construction in Kulna, Akbarpur.

The West Central Railway is running a special train between Jabalpur and Gaya for the Pitru Paksha period. The train will run three trips from Jabalpur to Gaya and four trips from Gaya to Jabalpur. The train will depart from Jabalpur on September 18th, 23rd, and 28th at 7:35 PM and...
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arrive in Gaya at 8:20 AM the next day. The return trip will depart from Gaya on September 17th, 22nd, 27th, and October 2nd at 3:10 PM and arrive in Jabalpur at 8:00 AM the next day. The train has 21 coaches, including 1 AC 2-tier/3-tier coach, 2 AC 3-tier coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, 4 general coaches, and 2 SLR/D coaches. For detailed timings, visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.

Gaya Railway Station is undergoing a major renovation with the goal of making it a world-class facility by the new year. The station will receive airport-like amenities, including lifts, escalators, and a spacious concourse area. The station's main building will be expanded, and additional parking will be provided. New arrival and...
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departure halls, a separate building for pilgrims, and improved accessibility for people with disabilities are also planned. The renovation will also include green energy features, water conservation measures, and improved waste management. The railway board's upper member, Dinesh Kumar, inspected the ongoing work and instructed officials to complete the project by December. The project prioritizes enhancing the passenger experience with improved amenities, faster service, and a more streamlined flow of passengers.