Due to the derailment of the Dibrugarh Express between Motiganj and Jhilahi stations on the Barabanki-Gorakhpur rail section, the routes of 22 trains were diverted. Trains going towards Delhi and Kathgodam were routed via Barabanki, Ayodhya Cantt, and Mankapur, while trains going towards other destinations were routed via Gonda and Barhni....
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The Northeast Railway administration released helpline numbers for major stations immediately after the derailment of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express. The General Manager of Northeast Railway, S. Mathur, Divisional Railway Manager/Lucknow, Aditya Kumar, and other senior railway officers reached the site and reviewed the rescue efforts. Several trains, including the Gonda-Gorakhpur passenger (05094), Gorakhpur-Gonda passenger (05031), and Gorakhpur-Bahraich-Gorakhpur passenger (05131/05132), were canceled. Several other trains were rerouted, with their routes varying from train to train. The routes were changed to avoid the affected section and ensure the safe passage of passengers.

On Sunday, 47 bottles of liquor were found in two trolley bags in an AC coach of the Humsafar Express (02570) traveling from New Delhi to Darbhanga, at Kanpur Central. This comes after 40 cans of beer were found in a bag at the Central Station the previous day. GRP escort...
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officers Khalid Khan and Rajendra Kanaujia discovered the trolley bags while checking the B-6 coach, with no passengers claiming ownership. Upon opening the bags at the station, liquor bottles were found. Initial investigation suggests the liquor was being smuggled from Haryana to Bihar. The previous day, an RPF team led by BP Singh recovered 40 cans of beer from an unclaimed bag at Kanpur Central.

Traveling to Bihar during Diwali and Chhath festivals is always a challenge due to high demand for train tickets. This year, most major trains to Bihar from Delhi and other parts of India are already fully booked. There is little chance of finding tickets now as most trains show 'regret' for...
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all classes from October 25th to November 5th. While booking a tatkal ticket is an option, it is difficult due to high demand. To overcome this, Indian Railways has introduced the concept of 'clone' trains, which are additional trains running on popular routes. These trains have bookings open only 30 days prior to travel. For example, two clone trains operate daily from New Delhi to Darbhanga and Barauni: 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga Special and 02564 New Delhi-Barauni Special. These trains offer a 100% chance of getting a confirmed ticket, though they are slightly more expensive than regular express trains. Indian Railways is currently operating around 40 clone trains, including 12 dedicated to Delhi-Bihar routes. If you are planning to travel during Diwali and Chhath, you can choose from these clone trains and be prepared to book your ticket on the day it opens. Ensure you are ready to make the payment promptly at 8 AM to secure your confirmed ticket.

The Indian Railways is undertaking engineering works to improve passenger convenience and operational efficiency. As part of this, route changes are being implemented for several special trains. The 05323 Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminal Special Train departing on June 24th, 2024, will be diverted from the Gorakhpur-Basti-Gonda route to the Gorakhpur-Barhni-Gonda route. This...
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will skip stops at Khalilabad, Basti, Babhnan, and Mankapur stations. Similarly, the 02563 Barauni-New Delhi Special Train (departing on June 25th and 26th), the 02569 Darbhanga-New Delhi Special Train (departing on June 25th and 26th), the 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Train (departing on June 25th and 26th), the 05656 Guwahati-Jammu Tawi Special Train (departing on June 24th), and the 04679 Guwahati-Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special Train (departing on June 24th) will all be diverted to the Gorakhpur-Barhni-Gonda route, skipping Basti station. The 05305 Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminus Special Train departing on June 25th, 2024, will also follow the Gorakhpur-Barhni-Gonda route, skipping Khalilabad, Basti, Babhnan, and Mankapur stations.