The Senior DCM of the Sonpur Rail Division, Roshan Kumar, met with the DM of Muzaffarpur, Subrat Kumar Sen, on Friday to discuss the major upgrade project of Muzaffarpur railway station. During the meeting, they discussed various aspects related to the construction of the elevated road. The DCM raised concerns about...
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issues like encroachment near the station and waterlogging near the station road, which are hindering construction work. The DM assured the DCM of resolving these issues quickly. Earlier, in August, the Municipal Commissioner had sent a letter to the DRM of the Sonpur Rail Division, through the DM, accusing the construction agency of blocking a drainage channel. Following this, a joint team of the Municipal Corporation, RLDA, and the construction agency inspected the site. This has created tension between the Municipal Corporation and the RLDA. After the meeting with the DM, the Senior DCM visited the office of a fertilizer company in Bela. He held a meeting with the unit head, T.K. Singh, to discuss the company's loading and unloading procedures. Since June 17th, fertilizer has been transported by rail from the Narayanpur Anant Goods Shed.

The Sonepur Railway Division has implemented QR code payments at the PRS and UTS ticket counters in Muzaffarpur Junction to eliminate disputes over small change. Ticket booking clerks are equipped with QR code scanners, enabling passengers to pay digitally. This initiative, mandated by the Railway Board on January 1st, has been...
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implemented nearly seven months later. The QR code system will be rolled out to all stations in the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur-Samastipur section within the next few days, with Narayanpur Anant and Karpoori Gram stations already scheduled to adopt the system on Friday.

On Thursday, the General Manager (GM) of East Central Railway (ECR), Chhatrasal Singh, conducted a window trailing inspection of the Patliputra-Karpoori Gram railway line via Muzaffarpur-Narayanpur Anant. He inspected bridges, railway tracks, level crossings, overhead equipment, signaling systems, and passenger amenities along the route. The inspection included a brief stop at...
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Muzaffarpur Junction, where he checked the platform facilities. The GM later visited Karpoori Gram to review the progress of construction work, including a foot overbridge (FOB). He emphasized the need for high-quality work and timely completion of all projects. The inspection involved officials from various departments including the Divisional Railway Managers of Sonpur and Samastipur.

The General Manager (GM) of East Central Railway (ECR), Chhatrasal Singh, will inspect Narayanpur Anant and Karpoori Gram stations in the Sonpur division on Thursday. Preparations are underway at both stations, with station masters and Sonpur railway division officials involved. The GM is also expected to inspect Muzaffarpur Junction. The GM...
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will depart from Pataliputra station in a special saloon on Thursday. DRM Vivek Bhushan Sud will accompany him. The GM and DRM will then inspect the route, first visiting Muzaffarpur, then Narayanpur Anant, and finally Karpoori Gram.

The East Central Railway is developing dedicated freight terminals in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Barauni to improve logistics services. These terminals will cost around 147 crore rupees and will be funded by the allocated budget. The improved facilities will expedite the process of loading and unloading freight, saving time and money. This...
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will benefit businesses by enabling them to send and receive large quantities of goods, stimulating economic activity. The development will also create new job opportunities for locals. Currently, the freight yard at Narayanpur Anant serves Muzaffarpur and surrounding areas, handling goods like sand from Bengal, cement from Madhya Pradesh, salt from Gujarat, readymade garments from Ludhiana and Ambala, cotton textiles from Gujarat and Maharashtra, and hosiery from West Bengal. This project will further enhance the efficiency and accessibility of freight transportation in the region.