The Indian Railways has mandated trolley bags for train managers, replacing their traditional line boxes. This initiative, already in place in Varanasi and Izzatnagar divisions, is now being implemented in Gorakhpur. Previously, the railway administration had suspended the distribution of trolley bags due to resistance from running staff, but has now...
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resumed it. The use of trolley bags eliminates the need for porters and ensures uniformity with the existing practice for loco pilots.

The Izzatnagar Railway Station in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has a rich history connected to the Izzet family. The station's division was established in 1952, but the initial connection of the hill station of Nainital to the plains dates back to 1875. Alexander Izzet, a railway official, played a key role in...
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building the railway line between Bareilly and Lucknow. His family, including his son, Lieutenant Colonel W.R. Izzet, and grandson, Sir J.R. Izzet, also contributed to the railway division, ultimately leading to the station being renamed Izzetnagar Railway Station in honor of their contributions.

The Izzatnagar Railway Division has announced the operation of two pairs of special trains for the Urs Mela festival to cater to the increased crowd. The 05125/05126 Izzatnagar-Kashipur-Izzatnagar and 05139/05140 Bareilly City-Pilibhit-Bareilly City special trains will operate in three rounds. The 05139 Bareilly City-Pilibhit Urs Mela Special train will run from...
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August 29 to 31, departing from Bareilly City at 16:40 and reaching Pilibhit at 18:20. The return train, 05140 Pilibhit-Bareilly City Urs Mela Special, will depart from Pilibhit at 18:35 and arrive in Bareilly City at 19:55. The 05125 Izzatnagar-Kashipur Urs Mela Special train will also operate from August 29 to 31, leaving Izzatnagar at 13:45 and arriving in Kashipur at 04:00. The 05126 Kashipur-Izzatnagar Urs Mela Special train will operate from August 30 to September 1, departing from Kashipur at 04:00 and reaching Izzatnagar at 08:00.

The Indian Railways has introduced a new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) that will benefit approximately 7,000 employees of the Izzatnagar Railway Division. The UPS offers a guaranteed minimum pension of ₹10,000 per month after 10 years of service, with a higher amount based on the average salary of the last 12...
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months for those serving at least 25 years. The scheme is a result of a 20-year long struggle by the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The UPS is applicable to employees who retired under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and will be implemented from April 1, 2025.