The Indian Railways has announced that the Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 15557) will have revised timings starting today, August 19th. The changes are due to operational reasons to improve the train's schedule. The train will now arrive and depart earlier at key stations like Tundla Junction and...
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Aligarh Junction. Passengers are advised to check the updated timetable before traveling. The train's route includes stations from Kamtul to Anand Vihar Terminal and consists of 22 coaches, including 8 general second-class, 12 second-class 3-tier sleeper, and 2 guard compartments.

Indian Railways has added 6,511 new general coaches to its fleet over the past five years. They have also introduced Amrit Bharat Express services with modern features like jerk-free travel, sliding windows, and foldable snack tables. Currently, four Amrit Bharat services are operational, and more are being planned based on...
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demand and resources. The policy for Mail/Express train composition prioritizes general and non-AC sleeper coaches. The railways allocated a budget of Rs 68,634 crore in 2024-25 for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects. From 2014 to 2024, Indian Railways expanded by 31,180 km, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day. There are 488 infrastructure projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects, totaling 44,488 km and costing ₹7.44 lakh crore. The government is also working to improve working conditions for loco running crew, including loco pilots, by adhering to duty hour regulations and providing compensation for extra working hours.

The commissioning of the double line between Narkatiaganj and Chamua, Piparaha, Motipur and Mahwal on the Muzaffarpur-Gorakhpur rail section has commenced. The commissioning work will be carried out rapidly on Wednesday. As a precaution, the railway has altered train operations. Four pairs of passenger trains and two pairs of intercity express...
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trains will be cancelled for four days. Additionally, 22 trains, including the Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Saptakranti Superfast, Howrah-Raxaul-Howrah Mithila Express, Gorakhpur-Kolkata Express, Raxaul-Anand Vihar, Raxaul-LTT, and Saharsa-Anand Vihar, will operate on modified routes starting Wednesday. The 15215-16 Intercity Express, which ran between Muzaffarpur and Chanpatia on Tuesday, will also be cancelled on Wednesday. Nine pairs of passenger trains will operate with short-term terminations and origins. The CRS will inspect the doubling fitness on February 22 and 24. Following this, train operations will commence on the upgraded line, leading to increased train speeds and eliminating the need to wait for signals at crossings. Train operations will be affected from February 21 to 25 due to pre-NI and NI activities. The Darbhanga-Amritsar Jansadharan Express will not run until February 23. The Awadh Express, operating between Muzaffarpur and Anand Vihar, was delayed by 1 hour and 14 minutes on Tuesday. The Raxaul-Howrah Mithila Express arrived at Muzaffarpur Junction 1 hour and 25 minutes late. The Barौनी-Bandra Terminus Awadh Express was delayed for 2 hours due to line blockage and remained halted for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Darbhanga-Amritsar Jansadharan Express was cancelled on Tuesday and will resume operations on February 24. Due to the NI work, thousands of passengers are facing difficulties. Several trains have been cancelled at half a dozen stations, prompting passengers to cancel their tickets or seek travel extensions. Many people were seen at the PRS on Tuesday to cancel their tickets. Cancelled trains include 05257-58 Muzaffarpur-Narkatiaganj-Muzaffarpur (February 21-24), 05259-60 Muzaffarpur-Narkatiaganj-Muzaffarpur (February 21-24), 05261-62 Muzaffarpur-Raxaul-Muzaffarpur (February 21-24), 05287-88 Raxaul-Muzaffarpur-Raxaul (February 22-25), 15211 Darbhanga-Amritsar Jansadharan (February 21-24), 15215-16 Muzaffarpur-Narkatiaganj Intercity (February 21-25), 15557 Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Express (February 22), and 15558 Anand Vihar-Darbhanga Express (February 23). Short-term terminations and origins include 05040-39 Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur (Harinagar, February 21-22), 05096-95 Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur (Harinagar, February 22), 05209-10 Raxaul-Narkatiaganj-Raxaul (Naval Shahi Halt, February 21-23), 05450-49 Nakha Jungle-Narkatiaganj-Nakha Jungle (Harinagar, February 21-22), 05498-97 Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur (Harinagar, February 21-22), 05541-42 Raxaul-Narkatiaganj-Raxaul (Gokhula, February 21-23), 05587-88 Raxaul-Narkatiaganj-Raxaul (Gokhula, February 21-22), 15201-02 Patliputra-Narkatiaganj-Patliputra (Muzaffarpur, February 21-24), and 15555-56 Patliputra-Bapudham Motihari-Patliputra (Muzaffarpur, February 22-24). Controlled trains include 13022 Raxaul-Howrah Mithila Express (Sugauli to Mehsi, 60 minutes), 09451 Gandhinagar Dham Bhagalpur (Narkatiaganj to Mehsi, 60 minutes), 12557 Muzaffarpur Anand Vihar Sanptkranti (Muzaffarpur to Kanti, 45 minutes), 15555 Patliputra Bapudham Motihari Intercity (Muzaffarpur to Kanti, 45 minutes), and 15705 Katihar-Delhi Humsafar Express (Chakia to Naval Shahi Halt, 60 minutes). Trains operating on altered routes include 12211-12 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Garibrath, 12557-58 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Saptakranti, 13021-22 Howrah-Raxaul-Howrah Mithila, 14016 Anand Vihar-Raxaul Sadbhavana Express, 15558 Anand Vihar-Darbhanga Express, 15051 Gorakhpur-Patna Express, and 15052 Patna-Gorakhpur Express.