The Indian Railway Ministry has introduced Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) at major stations to help passengers avoid long queues for general tickets. The ATVM machines allow passengers to buy unreserved tickets without queuing up at the ticket counter. They are available at major stations and can also be found at...
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station entrances, making it easier for passengers to buy tickets quickly. These machines operate 24 hours a day and offer both Hindi and English language options. Facilitators are also available at stations to assist passengers with using the ATVM machines. Passengers can pay for tickets through their UPI accounts, using smart cards, or by scanning a QR code displayed on the ATVM. The article provides a list of stations across different railway divisions, including Begusarai, Barauni, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Khagaria, Sonpur, Mansi, and Navgachhia in the Sonpur division, and stations in the Danapur, Samastipur, Dhanbad, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay divisions, where ATVM machines are available.

The Indian Railways is introducing a new Automated Passenger Information System (APIS) at Begusarai Railway Station. This system will provide passengers with information about train arrival, departure, and other railway-related updates four hours in advance. The information will be accessible through screens installed at the station and via mobile phone with...
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internet connectivity. The system is being launched across 500 stations, including Begusarai, to improve passenger convenience. The system will also notify passengers about any platform changes.

The Jamalpur-Munger railway line in India is set to see an upgrade from 8-coach DEMU passenger trains to 12-coach EMU passenger trains. The Eastern Railway Malda administration is working on the transition. A key obstacle is the existing toilet building on platform number one at Jamalpur station, which needs to be...
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demolished to accommodate the longer trains. The Malda administration has requested details on the length of platform number four (Munger platform) to assess its suitability for EMU operation. Previously, the General Manager of Eastern Railway visited the Jamalpur station and inspected the Munger platform, pushing for the introduction of EMU trains. However, the platform's length being insufficient led to further investigations. The Munger platform is limited to 10-coach capacity due to its length, which is restricted by the location of the toilet building. The administration had temporarily increased the number of coaches in the DEMU passenger train from 8 to 10 on April 22nd, but reverted to the earlier 8-coach configuration three months later. The introduction of 12-coach EMU trains is anticipated to alleviate overcrowding, enhance speed, and reduce diesel consumption. Passengers on the line are looking forward to the transition as they cite the current DEMU train's aged coaches and limited speed as drawbacks. According to the Eastern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, the EMU train will be implemented after expanding platform number four.

Indian Railways is considering launching a Vande Bharat Express train between Muzaffarpur and New Jalpaiguri in October. This follows a survey conducted by the railways to assess demand for Vande Bharat Express services from Muzaffarpur to various destinations, including New Jalpaiguri, Tatanagar, Ranchi, and Banaras. The survey indicated the highest demand...
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for a Muzaffarpur-New Jalpaiguri route.

The railway crossing gate number 47 'Special' at Lohianagar in Begusarai has been upgraded to an electronic gate. This is expected to reduce traffic congestion at the crossing and expedite the opening and closing of the gate. However, while the electronic gate benefits commuters, the staff operating it face challenges due...
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to the control panel being shifted to an old building amidst dirt and jungle. The staff have complained to the railway authorities about the situation.