India's hockey team defeated Australia 3-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Paris Olympics 2024. Also, the Indian archery team secured their place in the semifinals. In other news, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Ladakh for the first time. Rahul Gandhi claimed that the ED raids would follow...
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his speech on the 'Chakravyuh.' Nalandas MP Kaushalendra Kumar raised concerns in Parliament about improving railway services in the district. He requested the halting of MEMU train No. 03631 from Natesar to Fatuha via Islampur at all halts. He also demanded the operation of an additional pair of MEMU trains from Islampur to Patna for the convenience of rail passengers. He also demanded the conversion of Rahui Road Halt into a station and the stopping of Intercity and Express trains there. The MP advocated for extending the MEMU train from Rajgir to Patna/Danapur via Bihar Sharif-Chandi-Rukhai-Daniyawan. He also demanded the elevation of platforms in Nalanda district, improved lighting, water facilities, and cleanliness. Kumar also requested the resumption of the Howrah-Rajgir Fast Passenger (53043/44) train, emphasizing its importance for Buddhist and Jain communities, tourists, and pilgrims. He also requested that the MEMU train (03629/30) from Danapur to Tillaya stop at all halts as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic. He also demanded the restoration of senior citizen discounts on train fares. He also sought the provision of ticket counters at Rampur Halt, where the train currently stops but does not issue tickets. He also requested the halting of the Shramjeevi Express (12391/92) at Pawapuri and Silav stations. The MP called for the construction of overbridges at Gumti No. 34A Special near Bihar Sharif railway station and Gumti No. 30B Special in Sohsarai. He also demanded the repair of the broken water tank at Bihar Sharif railway station, which causes inconvenience for passengers and staff. He also advocated for the halting of train No. 03250/03249 Palamu Intercity at Bena railway station. He also demanded that train numbers 03621/03622 and 03623/03624, operating between Rajgir and Bakhtiyarpur, stop at all halts. Lastly, the MP requested the construction of a railway gate or overbridge in place of the underpass near Bori Sarai, close to Khudaganj railway station, due to waterlogging and its low height, which obstructs buses, large vehicles, and agricultural machinery. He also requested the construction of a passenger rest house at Harnaut railway station and the commencement of new construction work at the Harnaut railway coach factory, along with maintenance work.

The East Central Railway (ECR) conducted a special ticket checking campaign across its five divisions, targeting passengers traveling without tickets and those occupying AC coaches without proper tickets. The drive was conducted at major stations and on trains, including important mail and express trains. A total of 11,500 passengers were caught...
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traveling without tickets and fined a total of 85 lakh rupees. The campaign included checking passengers on trains like the 15715 Kishanganj-Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express, 18019 Jhargram-Dhanbad Express, 12391 Rajgir-New Delhi Shramjeevi Express, 15909 Awadh Assam Express, 12382 New Delhi-Howrah Express, 12802 Magadh Express, 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga Clone Express, and the 12554 New Delhi-Barauni Express. The ECR will continue this drive in the future to ensure ticket compliance.

On Thursday morning at 3:00 AM, farmer organizations blocked the railway tracks at Dasna, disrupting train operations until 5:15 AM. This affected 15 trains passing through Moradabad, including the Shramjeevi, Saptakranti, and several other express trains. Thousands of passengers were inconvenienced, and were informed of the delays through social media posts....
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Trains were stopped at various stations, causing significant delays. After police intervention, the farmers removed the blockade, restoring train operations to normal.

Ahead of Holi, long-distance trains are facing a 'no room' situation. Confirming tickets has become difficult with waitlists exceeding 200 in the sleeper class of many trains. There's a high demand for trains on specific dates. Tickets for special Holi trains being run by the railways are also being booked rapidly....
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The railway has announced six Holi special trains running up and down via Bareilly. Bookings have also started for Anand Vihar-Chhapra, Anand Vihar-Gorakhpur and Tanakpur-Madar Holi special trains on different dates. Given the increased demand for trains, the railways are considering running additional Holi special trains.

Due to the dismantling of foot over bridge-1 at Varanasi Junction Station, the North Railway Lucknow Division has announced changes to train routes and schedules from March 1st to 9th, 2024. These changes include platform adjustments, delayed departures, and cancellations. Several trains will be shifted to different platforms on different...
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dates, some will be delayed, and two trains, 03649 Baksar-Banaras MEMU Passenger Special and 03650 Banaras-Baksar MEMU Passenger Special, will be canceled on March 8th. A detailed list of affected trains, including their numbers, departure times, and delays, is provided in the article.