On Wednesday night, the Vande Bharat Express, one of India's most prestigious and high-speed trains, was attacked by stone pelting. The incident occurred between Chharhi and Katkamdag railway stations in Hazaribagh district. While the train was traveling from Ranchi to Patna, unknown individuals pelted stones at the train, shattering the windows...
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of seats 5 and 6 in coach E-1 of train number 22350. Passengers were shaken, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the incident raises questions about security measures. Railway authorities alerted the Railway Police and local authorities, who have launched an investigation. The attack's motive is still unknown, and authorities are analyzing CCTV footage to identify the culprits. The Station Master of Hazaribagh railway station confirmed the incident but claimed to not have any further information. The RPF Inspector of Hazaribagh stated that they were investigating after receiving verbal information about the incident.

The Dhanbad Railway Division is building 21 'Gati Shakti Multi Modal Terminals' to increase the railway's role in transportation. These terminals will allow businesses and transporters to store their goods, thereby increasing railway revenue. The railway will be handing over this task to private entities, inviting applications from transporters, developers, government...
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and public sector companies, and other interested parties. These terminals will be equipped with modern transportation and handling facilities. Some of the locations for these terminals include Richughuta, Daniya, Pathardih, Charhi, Bes, Chainpur, Chetar, Tori, Melargram, Barkakana, Patratu, and Biratoli. Previously, goods arriving by parcel or freight trains were subject to time limits for storage, with charges levied by the railway beyond those limits. However, with these terminals, businesses can pay a set fee and store their goods for as long as they need.

The Dhanbad Railway Division has implemented a new safety system called the Fire and Smoke Detection and Suppression System (FSDS) to prevent train fires. The FSDS, installed in both LHB and older AC coaches, detects smoke and activates an alarm, alerting passengers and railway staff. The system also triggers a red...
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light and a beeping sound. If smoke persists, the train's alarm will be activated, and the train will be stopped. The system has been installed at nine stations: Pradhankhunta, Dhanbad, Parasnath, Koderma, Paharpur, Chandrapura, Patratu, Tori, and Garhwa Road. Additionally, the railway has installed UFBSBI media alarm boxes at several locations to detect and address track failures. These boxes have been deployed at Kusunda, Bansjora North & South Line, Sijua North & South Line, Katrasgarh North & South Line, Ranchi Road, Kuju, Arigadha, Chharhi, Barkakana, Bhurakunda, Patratu, Karmahat, and Dania stations.

The Dhanbad Division of East Central Railway has set a new record for freight loading in the financial year, surpassing all previous records. The Central Industrial Coalfields (CIC) section played a significant role in this achievement. A celebration was held at the Regional Control Room Auditorium in Barkakana, attended by officials...
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including DTM Barkakana Kumar Ankit, ATM Barkakana Rajhans Kumar Singh, and various other railway employees. DTM Kumar Ankit attributed the success to the hard work, dedication, and efficiency of the railway staff. The Dhanbad Division has become the top freight-loading division in the country for the second year in a row, achieving 188.74 million tons of loading, generating revenue of ₹26307.90 crores. The CIC section loaded 16224 rakes of coal in the 2023-24 fiscal year, exceeding the previous year's 14470 rakes. This section alone loaded approximately 65 million tons of coal, creating a new record. The celebration was attended by numerous railway employees from various stations within the CIC section, including Tori, Shivpur, Fulvasia, Kusmahi, Balumath, Kuju, Charhi, Patratu, Bhurkunda, Barkakana, and Chainpur.