Ara, a city in Bihar, has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked among the top 20 busiest railway stations in the East Central Railway zone. This ranking is based on the number of tickets booked from Ara station between February 15, 2023, and February 15, 2024. While Ara ranks...
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6th in terms of total tickets booked, it holds a lower position in terms of revenue generated from ticket sales. This is attributed to the lack of direct long-distance trains from Ara, resulting in limited seat availability on popular trains. Although Ara received the stoppage of the Sampoorna Kranti Express, it only has a limited number of seats available on this train. The absence of long-distance trains and limited seat availability on existing trains contribute to the discrepancy between ticket bookings and revenue generation.