On February 28th, 2024, a tragic accident occurred near Kaljhariya station in Jamtara, Jharkhand. A train, reportedly the Ang Express, was halted due to a supposed fire incident, leading to panicked passengers jumping off the train. A Jhajha-Asansol train, approaching from the opposite direction, then ran over these passengers, resulting in...
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the death of at least 12 individuals. The railway authorities, however, have denied any fire incident and attributed the deaths to two individuals walking on the tracks, who were hit by the train. A 3-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for railway projects worth ₹41,000 crore on February 26, 2024. This includes the redevelopment of 554 railway stations under the 'Amrit Yojana,' with 28 stations in the Eastern Railway zone, including seven in the Asansol Division. The Asansol DRM, Chetana...
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Nand Singh, provided information about the ongoing development work and station redevelopment within the division. The prime minister will lay the foundation stone for these stations, including 7 in the Asansol Division and 1500 rail overbridges and underpasses, via video conferencing from Deoghar station. The redevelopment of these stations is part of the larger 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme launched on August 6, 2023, aiming to revamp 508 stations across 27 states. The Asansol Division has earmarked seven stations – Basukinath, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtara, Panagarh, Shankarpur, and Vidyasagar – for redevelopment under the Amrit Station scheme. The project aims to transform these stations into economic hubs, facilitating the transportation of local produce to wider markets and providing modern amenities for passengers.

On February 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for railway projects worth ₹41,000 crores. This includes the rejuvenation of 554 railway stations under the Amrit Yojana, including 28 stations in the Eastern Railway Zone and 7 in the Asansol Railway Division. The Asansol...
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Division will see the redevelopment of 7 stations - Basukinath, Deoghar, Dumka, Jamtara, Panagarh, Shankarpur, and Vidyasagar. These stations are being redesigned with modern amenities, improved accessibility, and enhanced safety features. The Amrit Station scheme aims to transform these stations into economic hubs, providing better access for local produce and goods to larger markets. The project also emphasizes improving connectivity and safety by replacing level crossings with Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and Limited Height Subways (LHSs). The Asansol Division is currently constructing 11 LHSs to enhance safety and convenience for local passengers.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Madhupur has arrested six people in connection with the theft of thousands of rupees worth of roses from the parcel van of the Bagh Express train. The incident occurred eight days ago when the train was traveling from Howrah to Kathgodam. A trader had booked...
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roses from Howrah to Muzaffarpur. The thieves broke the seal of the parcel van between Vidyasagar and Madankatta and stole the roses. The RPF found the broken seal when the train arrived in Madhupur. After recovering five sacks of roses near the railway tracks, the RPF arrested two suspects. Further investigation led to the arrest of four more individuals, including a shopkeeper who purchased the stolen goods. The RPF is still investigating to determine the exact value of the stolen roses and is searching for the remaining suspects.