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.

Jamalpur railway station is undergoing a major makeover under the Amrit Bharat scheme. The station is being remodeled at a cost of 10 crores, and the wagon/carriage yard is being upgraded at a cost of 20 crores. The upgrade includes a pit washing line, shed, and an automated washing machine plant....
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The upgrade is expected to improve the efficiency of train operations, facilitate daily inspection of coaches, and save water and time. The project is expected to be completed in the new year.

The Eastern Railway Kolkata administration is setting up an automatic coach washing plant at Jamalpur station in the second phase, aiming to provide cleaner train coaches for passengers. This plant will use water recycling and waste treatment technologies, minimizing water consumption. The plant will automate the cleaning process, eliminating the need...
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for manual external cleaning. The installation will take around three months and will cost approximately 1.78 crore rupees. The plant is expected to save 86.8 lakh liters of water annually, reduce manual labor costs, and increase efficiency by reducing cleaning time to 8-10 minutes per rack (24 coaches). Similar plants have already been installed in Bhagalpur, Tikiapara, Asansol, Howrah, and Barahat stations. The project is expected to be operational by September 2024.