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A new 03310 Jammu Tawi-Dhanbad Garib Rath Special train has started operating from October 1st, providing an affordable option for travel between Delhi and Dhanbad. The train runs every Wednesday from Jammu Tawi and every Thursday from Delhi, offering 20 AC 3-tier coaches with fares 200-300 rupees less than other trains....
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This is particularly beneficial for those traveling during festivals like Chhath, when regular trains often have limited availability. The train also provides a convenient and affordable option for travel between Dhanbad and Delhi/Jammu Tawi. Its route includes Pathancot, Ludhiana, Ambala, Delhi, Tundla, Prayagraj, Varanasi, DDU, Gaya, Koderma, Hazaribagh Road, Parasnath, and Gomoh. However, popular trains like 12302 Howrah Rajdhani, 12314 Sealdah Rajdhani, 12382 Purva Express, 12312 Netaji Express, 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto, and 12324 Barmer-Howrah are all experiencing waiting lists from October 20th to November 4th.

A new train, the 03310 Jammu Tawi-Dhanbad Garib Rath Special, has started operating from October 1st, providing an affordable alternative to flying for people traveling from Delhi to Dhanbad during the festive season. The train runs every Wednesday from Jammu Tawi and every Thursday from Delhi, with 20 3AC coaches....
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Its 3AC fare is 200-300 rupees cheaper than other trains, including 1340 rupees less than the Rajdhani Express. Seats are currently available on both the outbound and inbound journeys. The train follows the route: Jammu Tawi-Pathankot-Ludhiana-Ambala-Delhi-Tundla-Prayagraj-Varanasi-DDU-Gaya-Koderma-Hazaribagh Road-Parasnath-Gomo-Dhanbad. However, several other popular trains, including the 12302 Howrah Rajdhani, 12314 Sealdah Rajdhani, 12382 Purva Express, 12312 Netaji Express, 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto, and 12324 Barmer-Howrah Express, are all showing waitlists between October 20th and November 4th.

Passengers in Tatanagar are facing significant delays in train services. Trains from Kunki to Tatanagar and from Sini to Tatanagar are taking 3-4 hours, despite short distances. The 62 km journey from Chakradharpur to Tatanagar is taking 4 hours for express trains, and the 39 km journey from Chandil to Tatanagar...
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is taking 2 hours. Numerous trains are running significantly behind schedule, including the 12444 Hatia-Anand Vihar Super Express which took 2.20 hours to cover 35 km from Chandil. Other delayed trains include the 12809 Mumbai-Howrah Mail, 18029 Shalimar-Howrah Express, 12833 Ahmedabad-Howrah Superfast Express, 22862 Howrah-Ispat Express, 22511 Kamkhya Karmabhoomi Express, 20872 Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat, 18478 Utkal Express, and 13287 Dakshin Bihar Express. The delays are attributed to ongoing construction work at Adityapur station, including a new foot over bridge and platform. The existing foot over bridge at Adityapur is in a dilapidated condition, posing a safety hazard to passengers. The situation is further aggravated by the limited platform availability at Tatanagar station, leading to overcrowding and delays.

The Indian Railway is currently upgrading its system, leading to disruptions in train services on affected routes. Due to ongoing electronic interlocking work at Dholpur station, four pairs of trains were canceled on Monday. This included two pairs of express trains running daily between Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi station and Agra Cantt....
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Additionally, the New Delhi-Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Taj Express and the Udaipur-Khajuraho Intercity Express were short-terminated at Agra Cantt station. The Millennium Express was initially scheduled to be delayed by 65 minutes at Dholpur, but was eventually canceled. Other affected trains included the 18478 Yog Nagri Rishikesh-Puri Utkal Express and the 18238 Chhattisgarh Express, both delayed by 55 minutes, resulting in a 2-hour delay in their arrival at Gwalior. The Samata Express was delayed by 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express by 1 hour and 30 minutes. Passengers faced significant inconvenience due to these disruptions. Separately, the electrification of the railway line between Khandwa and Amlakhurd is set to begin soon, following approval during a meeting between South Central Railway Zone's General Manager Anil Kumar Jain and regional MPs at the Nanded Rail Division office. The meeting addressed concerns raised by Khandwa MP Gyaneshwar Patil regarding the delay in electrification of the Khandwa-Amlakhurd line. The meeting confirmed that tenders for the electrification of both the Khandwa-Amlakhurd and Akola-Akot railway lines will be invited next week.