From September 2nd to 4th, 25 trains will operate on the Gorakhpur-Barhani-Gonda rail route. The schedule is modified due to automatic signal installation and testing on the tracks between Magahar, Khalilabad, and Chureb stations. All seven stations in the district have been instructed to ensure smooth train operations. None of...
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these trains will halt at any station in the district. On September 3rd and 4th, trains 02563 Barouni-New Delhi Special, 02564 New Delhi-Barouni Special, 02569 Darbhanga-New Delhi Special, 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga Special, 12565 Darbhanga-New Delhi Express, 12553 Saharsa-New Delhi Express, and 22537 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminal Express will pass through Gonda-Barhani. On September 3rd, trains 12595 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Express and 12523 New Jalpaiguri-New Delhi Express will travel via Gonda-Barhani. Also, on September 3rd and 4th, train 20103 Lokmanya Tilak Terminal-Gorakhpur Express, and on September 2nd, train 15909 Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Express will use the same route. On September 3rd, train 11124 Barouni Gwalior Express will pass through Gonda-Barhani, and on September 4th, trains 12557 Muzaffarpur Anand Vihar Terminal Express, 14673 Jaynagar Gorakhpur Express, and 20104 Gorakhpur Lokmanya Tilak Terminal will travel the same route. Additionally, on September 3rd, trains 22411 Naharlagun Anand Vihar Terminal Express, 12558 Anand Vihar Terminal Muzaffarpur Express, 12596 Anand Vihar Terminal Gorakhpur Express, 12554 New Delhi Saharsa Express will be operated.

A nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' called by various organizations against the Supreme Court's ruling on the creamy layer in SC/ST reservations saw a mixed impact in Motihari, Bihar. Road traffic was completely disrupted, and train services were affected. Several roads were blocked by protesters, leading to disruptions in business activities. The protesters...
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also stopped the 12558 Down Saptakranti Express near Chandmari crossing, but the train resumed its journey after an 11-minute delay. Three protesters were detained but later released on personal bail. An FIR has been registered against them.

A 'Bharat Bandh' called by various organizations protesting the Supreme Court's decision on the creamy layer in SC/ST reservation had a mixed impact in East Champaran, Bihar. Transportation was most affected with protesters blocking roads and rail tracks. While most shops in Motihari remained closed, some businesses in Balua stayed open,...
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only to be shut down by protesters. A train, the 12558 Down Saptakranti Express, was stopped near Chandamari crossing by protestors for 11 minutes. Three individuals were detained, later released on bail. An FIR has been filed against them and other unidentified individuals. Road traffic was completely disrupted across various locations in the district, causing inconvenience to commuters, especially students traveling for exams.

Due to non-interlocking work on the Harinagar-Bhairoganj section of the Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur rail line, four passenger trains between Narkatiaganj and Gorakhpur have been canceled from August 21st to 22nd. Additionally, a pair of passenger trains will be operated with short termination at Bagaha. This disruption will affect passengers traveling between Narkatiaganj, Bagaha,...
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and Gorakhpur. The non-interlocking work will impact the operation of all trains on this line, including passenger trains. The canceled trains are 05040, 05039, 05450, and 05449. Passenger trains 05096, 05095, 05498, and 05497 will be terminated at Bagaha instead of Narkatiaganj. The routes of six express trains have been altered due to the work, including the 12557 and 12558 Saptkranti Superfast Express. These trains, along with eleven others, will be rescheduled and delayed by one hour. Additionally, six express trains, including the Avadh and Satyagraha Express, will be diverted through the Muzaffarpur, Chhapra, and Gorakhpur rail lines instead of the Narkatiaganj-Bettiah-Bagaha route. This change could inconvenience both local and long-distance travelers. The railway administration has apologized for the inconvenience and advised passengers to check train status before traveling.