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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM flags off Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a new Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing from Siwan, connecting Patliputra Junction in Patna to Gorakhpur Junction in Uttar Pradesh. The Vande Bharat Express (26501/26502) departed on its maiden journey from Patliputra Junction at 1.07pm. The new train is expected to cover the 384 km route in seven hours. The train will operate six days a week, excluding Saturdays, said ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra. To mark the occasion, students from Kendriya Vidyalayas and railway schools of Khagaul were given complimentary rides by the railways, he said. Among others present at the Patliputra Junction for the flag-off ceremony included former Union minister and Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, former Patliputra MP Ram Kirpal Yadav, Bihar assembly speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, state road construction department minister Nitin Nabin, MLC Anamika Singh and several other senior railway officials, the CPRO said. According to Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary, the new Vande Bharat Express has the load composition of eight coaches with a total seating capacity of 1,130, offering both executive class (EC) and chair car (CC) options. The CPRO said the railways has fixed the EC fare from Gorakhpur to Kaptanganj (Rs 715), Gorakhpur to Bagaha (Rs 910), Gorakhpur to Narkatiaganj (Rs 1025), Gorakhpur to Bettiah (Rs 1170), Gorakhpur to Sagauli (Rs 1240), Gorakhpur to Bapudham Motihari (Rs 1310), Gorakhpur to Muzaffarpur (Rs 1565), Gorakhpur to Hajipur (Rs 1755) and Gorakhpur to Patliputra (Rs 1820). Similarly, in the CC the railways has fixed the fare from Gorakhpur to Kaptanganj Rs 380, Gorakhpur to Bagaha (Rs 470), Gorakhpur to Narkatiaganj (Rs 530), Gorakhpur to Bettiah (Rs 600), Gorakhpur to Sagauli (Rs 635), Gorakhpur to Bapudham Motihari (Rs 670), Gorakhpur to Muzaffarpur (Rs 790), Gorakhpur to Hajipur (Rs 890) and Gorakhpur to Patliputra (Rs 925), the CPRO said.
News18
09-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Namo Metro May Soon Connect Patna To Buxar Via Ara, Proposal Sent To Railway Board
Last Updated: A proposal to extend the currently operational Jaynagar–Patna Namo Metro to Buxar via Ara has been submitted to the Railway Board by the East Central Railway Passengers from Bihar who travel from Ara to Buxar may soon benefit from the Namo Metro train—a major advancement in local train travel. A proposal to extend the currently operational Jaynagar–Patna Namo Metro to Buxar via Ara has been submitted to the Railway Board by the East Central Railway. Running on conventional railway tracks, the Namo Metro features a metro-style design and can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h. It includes an automatic door locking system, ample standing space, and comfortable seating. Each seat is also equipped with a mobile charging point. Railway sources have disclosed that plans are in progress to extend the Namo Bharat Rapid Express, currently running between Jaynagar and Patna, up to Buxar this month. If the Railway Board grants approval, the train will offer passengers from Buxar and Ara a direct route to Jaynagar via Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani. Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Hajipur Railway Zone, stated that the Namo Bharat Express is currently maintained at Patna Junction after arriving from Jaynagar. The train remains idle in Patna for about five hours. To make productive use of this time and enhance passenger convenience, Danapur Division has proposed its extension to the Hajipur Headquarters. If approved, the extended route could serve over 600 passengers daily from Ara and Buxar. Namo Bharat Express Fare The Namo Bharat Express departs from Jaynagar at 5:28 AM and reaches Patna Junction at 10:30 AM, stopping at Sakri, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, and Mokama. On the return journey, it leaves Patna at 6:05 PM and arrives at Jaynagar at 11:45 PM. The sleeper class fare between Patna and Jaynagar is Rs 340, while the general class fare is Rs 85. However, the fare between Patna and the proposed new stops—Ara and Buxar—has not yet been determined. First Published: June 09, 2025, 15:32 IST
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Railways observes environment day with eco-friendly steps
Patna: Railways on Thursday observed with commitment to protect the environment. On this occasion, a series of activities aimed at promoting eco-consciousness and sustainable living among its employees and common people were organised. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Saplings were planted at various railway premises and surrounding areas. Senior railway officials, members of the Women Welfare Organisation, staff members, and volunteers actively participated in the plantation drives, said ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra. According to Danapur DRM Jayant Kumar Choudhary, the railway staff and passengers took a collective oath to eliminate the use of single-use plastic items. The pledge was supported by the symbolic distribution of eco-friendly jute bags at major railway stations, including Patna, Danapur, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, and Patliputra Junction. The initiative aimed to encourage passengers to switch to sustainable alternatives in their daily lives, he said, adding that a 'Swachchata Rath' was also flagged off in Khagaul to create awareness among the people. Adding a traditional touch to the occasion, a 'prabhat pheri' was organised in the railway colonies in Patna and Khagaul. Participants, including scouts and guides, marched with banners and slogans through nearby neighbourhoods to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect and preserve the environment, he said, adding that the railways felicitated 'safai karmi' (cleaning staff) on the occasion. "Through today's actions we aim to make environmental consciousness an everyday practice," the DRM said, adding that World Environment Day serves as a reminder of the planet's fragile ecosystems and the urgent need to take action. In addition, the railways also observed 'International Level Crossing' Day at different places in the Danapur division with a message to people in general to cross level crossing gates cautiously and follow railway safety rules.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM to lay stone for Hardinge Park Terminal
Patna: will lay the foundation for the new Hardinge Park Terminal in Patna on Friday. The project, valued at Rs 95 crore, is part of ' plan to decongest Patna Junction by building a separate suburban train terminal, East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per the plan, five platforms will be constructed on a 4.8-acre plot at Hardinge Park to facilitate the smooth operation of MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) passenger trains. "Railways also intends to run mail and express trains either originating from or passing through Patna Junction in future while all MEMU trains will originate and terminate at the Hardinge Park Terminal," the CPRO said. He added that the terminal will feature state-of-the-art facilities for passengers, comparable to those at airports, and will be directly connected via an underground passage to the multimodal hub and metro rail services at the Patna Junction end. In addition, the PM will inaugurate the newly constructed third railway line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, which will enhance coal transportation on the Ankora-Nabinagar power plant route. "Movement of goods traffic will be further streamlined following the opening of this route," said the CPRO. The PM will also inaugurate a newly installed advanced automatic signalling system between Sarasam and Anugrah Narayan Road, covering a distance of 25km.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Railways extends services of seven more pairs of special trains
1 2 Patna: Railways has extended the services of seven more pairs of special trains operating on various routes originating from the East Central Railway (ECR) to tackle passengers' rush during summer. These seven pairs are in addition to the 10 other pairs of special trains whose services have already been extended earlier. According to the ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, services of the Chandigarh-Patna have been extended from June 5 to July 11, leaving Chandigarh every Thursday and Friday from Patna. The Udhna-Jaynagar has been put into operation from June 1 to 30, leaving Udhna every Sunday and Monday from Jaynagar. "The Udhna-Samastipur will be in operation from June 7 to 30, leaving Udhna every Saturday and Monday from Samastipur. "The services of Hubli-Muzaffarpur have been extended from June 2 to July 7, leaving Hubli every Monday and Thursday from Muzaffarpur," the CPRO said, adding that the Vasco da Gama-Muzaffarpur will be into operations from June 6 to 26, leaving Vasco da Gama every Monday and Thursday from Muzaffarpur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sedã da Honda está entre os carros mais desejados do Brasil Webmotors Leia mais Undo Similarly, services of the Yeshwanthpur-Gaya have been extended from June 2 to 30, leaving Yeshwanthpur every Saturday and Monday from Gaya. "The Mysore-Darbhanga will be into operations from June 17 to 24, leaving Mysore every Tuesday and Saturday from Darbhanga," he said, adding that the services of Mumbai Central-Katihar have been extended from June 7 to September 30, leaving Mumbai Central every Saturday and Tuesday from Katihar.
