The Indian Railways is preparing to extend three trains to Barhni, a town in Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The trains in question are the Gorakhpur-Pune, Gorakhpur-LTT and Gorakhpur-Shalimar Expresses. These extensions will allow passengers from stations between Barhni and Gorakhpur to utilize these services, while also freeing up platform space...
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at Gorakhpur Junction, which has been facing increasing pressure from a growing number of trains. The Gorakhpur-Asansol Express is also being considered for extension to Bahraich. This would create a direct train connection to Bahraich, which currently requires passengers to change trains at Gonda. The extensions will not only improve connectivity for passengers but also alleviate congestion at Gorakhpur Junction.

The Indian Railways has taken a strong stance against individuals who create and share short videos that endanger railway safety. The crackdown comes after a man from Uttar Pradesh, Gulzar Sheikh, was arrested for uploading over 250 such videos to YouTube, showcasing reckless behavior on railway tracks, trains, and stations. The...
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) has initiated a widespread investigation across various divisions, including Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Kota, to identify and take action against individuals involved in such activities. The RPF has also increased surveillance using cameras at stations and railway crossings to deter such behavior. Railway officials and staff have been instructed to identify and take action against those who compromise railway safety. The RPF is also emphasizing the importance of following safety guidelines and avoiding creating videos that could endanger others. Individuals are specifically advised not to film near railway tracks, on moving train platforms, or in areas that compromise railway security.

On Sunday afternoon, two coaches of the Delhi-Shamli Saharanpur Passenger train derailed while on the washing line. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm, with no passengers injured as the coaches were empty. The train, which was running late, arrived at Saharanpur station over an hour behind schedule. After passengers disembarked, the...
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train proceeded towards the washing line. It derailed near the Shardha Nagar Maida Mill bridge, prompting nearby residents to rush towards the railway line. Railway officials immediately arrived at the scene and began working to restore the train to the track using jacks. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential danger if such a derailment had occurred on the main line. The DRM Ambala, Mandeep Singh Bhatia, confirmed the derailment of the MEMU Passenger train, emphasizing that there were no casualties due to the absence of passengers. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.

The Indian Railways has decided to operate all trains, including those usually canceled during the winter months (December to February), throughout the upcoming season. This decision comes in light of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The railways will run 1200 additional trains for the Kumbh Mela. The General Manager...
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of the Northern Railway, Shobhan Choudhury, stated that all trains originating from Prayagraj Sangam will operate on their regular schedules and no trains will be cancelled. This decision is aimed at facilitating travel for the large number of pilgrims expected to visit Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela.

The Ghaziabad-Moradabad-Bareilly-Lucknow rail route is undergoing improvements to enhance safety and increase train speeds. The project will initially focus on the Ghaziabad-Moradabad section. The Moradabad-Bareilly stretch will be equipped with an automatic block signaling system, decreasing the distance between signals to every 1.5 kilometers. This will allow for faster communication between...
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trains and boost the average speed to 130-140 km/h. Currently, trains on this route have an average speed of 80-100 km/h, taking 7-9 hours to cover the 491 km distance between Lucknow and Delhi. The upgrade aims to significantly reduce travel time between these cities.