Rise in Train Thefts in Bihar: Passengers Urged to Remain Vigilant

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Passengers travelling on trains in Bihar are advised to exercise caution, as theft gangs are actively operating both inside trains and on platforms. These gangs may particularly target migrants returning home for the festive season. There have been numerous incidents where passengers’ belongings were stolen while on the train. These thieves…

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Patna Junction Introduces QR Code Payments for Seamless Ticketing Experience

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Passengers traveling from Patna Junction have reason to rejoice as the station has introduced QR code payment options at its general ticket counters. This new feature allows passengers to make quick and convenient payments using their smartphones. The system has already been implemented at two counters located at the Karbighiya end…

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New Railway Bridge Over Ganga in Bhagalpur Sanctioned as Part of Vikramshila-Katareah Rail Line Project

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: A new railway bridge over Ganga River in Bhagalpur district has been sanctioned as part of the New Vikramshila-Katareah rail line project. This significant development was confirmed following the approval of the project by the Union Cabinet. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the project’s approval during a media briefing on Friday,…

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New Patna-Nepal Train Service Approved: Patliputra to Janakpur Train to be Launched Soon

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Travelers between Patna and Nepal are in for good news, as a new train service has been approved to operate from Patliputra to Janakpur (Nepal). The Railway Board has given the green light for the Darbhanga-Patliputra MEMU Express, an eight-coach train, which will run daily from Patliputra Junction to Darbhanga via…

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Proposal for Vande Bharat Train from Patna to Tata Nagar Under Railway Board Review

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The East Central Railway is preparing to launch a Vande Bharat train service from Patna to Tata Nagar. A proposal has been submitted to the Railway Board, and top officials are currently deliberating on it. According to railway experts, if the proposal is approved, an eight-coach chair car Vande Bharat train…

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Rising Incidents of Theft and Snatching at Patna Junction Cause Alarm

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: There is a growing terror of thieves and snatchers at Patna Junction. Despite recent arrests of several gang members, incidents of theft and snatching of chains and mobiles continue unabated. On Thursday, on platform number nine at Patna Junction, a miscreant snatched a gold chain worth about Rs 2 lakh from…

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Surging Demand for Drinking Water at Patna Junction Amid Scorching Heat

By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 22: The soaring temperatures have significantly increased the demand for drinking water at all major railway stations, including Patna Junction. Passengers rush to buy water as soon as the trains halt. Sources indicate that approximately 29,500 to 30,000 liters of Rail Neer are consumed daily at the junction, compared to…

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Men Occupying Women-Only Train Coaches in Bihar Face Fines and Jail Term

By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 20: In many trains across Bihar, women-only coaches are frequently occupied by male passengers, causing significant inconvenience to female travelers. Despite the efforts of the railway administration to arrest and fine men traveling in women’s coaches, this issue persists. Here, we outline the penalties men can face for traveling in…

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