The Indian Railways will operate four special trains during Durga Puja to ease travel for people returning home from other states. These trains will provide additional berths, alleviating the usual rush and shortage during festive seasons. The trains will stop at various stations along the route, including New Farakka, Barharwa Junction,...
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Sahibganj Junction, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultan Ganj, Jamalpur Junction, Dharhara, Abhaypur, Kajra, and Kiul, amongst others. These trains will offer both sleeper and AC classes, and tickets can be booked through PRS and internet platforms. The specific trains are 03413 Malda Town-New Delhi Special, 03483 Bhagalpur-New Delhi Special, 03425 Malda Town-Pune Special, 03430 Malda Town-Secunderabad Special, and 03423 Bhagalpur-Haridwar Special.

The expansion of the third and fourth railway lines between Barharwa and Kiul will lead to the introduction of new train services. The proposal for this expansion has been submitted to the Railway Board and the new services will start after its approval. The Divisional Railway Manager of the Malda Division...
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of Eastern Railway, Manish Kumar Gupta, inspected Jamalpur and Munger railway stations to assess the progress of the development works. He also inaugurated a newly built RPF post and barracks at Jamalpur station, which has been equipped with modern facilities. The Amrit Bharat Scheme is being implemented at 15 stations, including Munger and Jamalpur, and is expected to be completed by December. The DRM also directed officials to improve passenger amenities at both stations. During the inspection, he highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness and a proper drainage system at Munger station.

The construction of the metro in Patna, the capital of Bihar, is underway. The Nitish government has approved the construction of metro trains in four other major districts of the state - Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur. Preparations for this have also begun. If all goes well, the Jamalpur Rail Factory...
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could be chosen for the construction and maintenance of these metro trains. The operationalization of the metro in Patna is targeted for 2025. The Railway Ministry is looking for a location for the maintenance and construction of the metro trains. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is likely to be selected for this purpose, owing to its skilled workforce. The factory will be expanded to accommodate the necessary infrastructure for the construction and maintenance of metro trains. Notably, Jamalpur is the oldest rail factory in India, known for manufacturing 140-tonne diesel hydraulic cranes and the Jamalpur Jack. The operationalization of metro trains in four other cities besides Patna in Bihar has also been approved. The construction of the Patna metro is progressing rapidly. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is expected to play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of metro trains in Bihar.

The Jamalpur-Khagaria-Jamalpur DEMU passenger train (train number 03474/73) has been extended to Mansi (MNE) from August 13, 2024. This was announced jointly by East Central Railway (ECR) and Eastern Railway (ER). The train will now operate with stops at Munger, Sabdalpur, Umeshnar, and Khagaria in both directions. The train will...
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depart Jamalpur at 9:30 AM and arrive in Mansi at 11:05 AM. The return train will leave Mansi at 11:15 AM and reach Jamalpur at 12:25 PM. This extension fulfills a long-standing demand from residents of three panchayats in Munger Sadar, connecting them directly to Jamalpur and Munger, bringing a new avenue of development to the region.

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.