An investigation has begun after stones were found on the railway tracks near Chhabilepur village in the Purvamufti police station area, just before train number 18309 Muri Express was scheduled to arrive. While no leads have been found yet by the Purvamufti police, RPF, or railway intelligence, authorities are taking the...
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matter seriously. Teams patrolling the railway track have been alerted and instructed to take all necessary measures to ensure track safety. While the motive behind the stones being placed on the tracks is unclear, it is suspected to be a prank. The railway authorities have also issued an alert regarding track safety and instructed patrol men, key men, and station masters to remain vigilant and keep track of the reports.

Due to dense fog, many trains from Delhi, UP, Punjab and Jammu faced significant delays on Sunday, impacting passengers with hours of waiting. The Nadiad-Amritsar Sachkhand Express (Train No. 12715) was delayed for 14 hours, causing significant inconvenience for passengers. The railway administration set up help centers at stations to...
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assist passengers, but many faced challenges. Several trains, including the Darbhanga-Amritsar Jannayak Express (Train No. 15211), Jaisalmer-Jammu Tawi Shalimar Express (Train No. 14645), New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12013), and Mumbai-Amritsar Golden Temple Mail (Train No. 12903), also experienced varying delays ranging from 20 minutes to 9.30 hours.

Due to dense fog on Wednesday, normal life was disrupted in Ambala. The impact was also felt on the railway services, causing delays in train operations. Several trains, including 40 long-distance and passenger trains, were running behind schedule. Some prominent delays included: The Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (Train...
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No. 22440) was delayed by 2 hours, the Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12030) by 20 minutes, the Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan-Subedarganj Express (Train No. 22432) by 3.20 hours, the Jammu Tawi-Barmer Express (Train No. 13152) by 3 hours, the Jammu Tawi-Guwahati Lohit Express (Train No. 15652) by 6 hours, the Nanded-Amb Andaura Express (Train No. 22709) by 7 hours, the Nanded-Amritsar Sachkhand Express (Train No. 12715) by 6.30 hours, the Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Express (Train No. 20807) by 5.30 hours, the Mumbai-Amritsar Golden Temple Mail (Train No. 12903) by 2 hours, the Indore-Amritsar Express (Train No. 19325) by 4.40 hours, the Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Katra Malwa Express (Train No. 12919) by 12.20 hours, the Katihar-Amritsar Amrapali Express (Train No. 15707) by 14.30 hours, the Kota-Amritsar Durgyana Express (Train No. 12357) by 5.30 hours, the Indore-Amritsar Express (Train No. 19325) by 4.20 hours, the Una Himachal Special (Train No. 04502) by 1 hour, the Ludhiana-Ambala (Train No. 04504) by 30 minutes, the Sri Ganganagar-Ambala Express (Train No. 14735) by 20 minutes, the Amritsar-New Delhi Shan-e-Punjab Express (Train No. 12498) by 1 hour, the Amritsar-Katihar Amrapali Express (Train No. 15708) by 2 hours, the Katra-Rishikesh Hemkunt Express (Train No. 14610) by 40 minutes, the Jammu Tawi-Ajmer Express (Train No. 12414) by 1.15 hours, the Jammu Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express (Train No. 11078) by 1 hour, the Amb Andaura-Ambala Special (Train No. 04594) by 1 hour, the Pune-Jammu Tawi Jhelum Express (Train No. 11077) by 20 minutes, the Delhi-Ambala Express (Train No. 14521) by 1.45 hours, the New Delhi-Jalandhar Express (Train No. 14681) by 40 minutes, the Darbhanga-Amritsar Jan Nayak Express (Train No. 15211) by 20 minutes, the Rishikesh-Katra Express (Train No. 14609) by 20 minutes, the Barmer-Jammu Tawi Express (Train No. 14661) by 20 minutes, the Delhi-Kalka Express (Train No. 14331) by 20 minutes, the Sambalpur-Jammu Tawi Express (Train No. 18309) by 20 minutes, the Howrah-Kalka Netaji Express (Train No. 12311) by 1 hour, the Lucknow-Chandigarh Express (Train No. 15012) by 20 minutes, the Amritsar-Tata Nagar Jallianwala Bagh Express (Train No. 18104) by 2.50 hours, the Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan-Subedarganj Express (Train No. 22432) by 2 hours, the Amritsar-New Delhi Express (Train No. 12459) by 1.30 hours, the Saharanpur-Nangal Dam (Train No. 04523) by 20 minutes, the Delhi-Fazilka Express (Train No. 14507) by 1.40 hours, the Rishikesh-Sri Ganganagar Express (Train No. 14816) by 1.30 hours, and the Haridwar-Amritsar Janshatabdi Express (Train No. 12053) by 1.20 hours.

MP Jayant Sinha, co-chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on December 22nd. He discussed various railway-related issues concerning the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. He emphasized the importance of railways as a means to connect the country's culture, tourism, and pilgrimage...
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sites, echoing Prime Minister Modi's vision. He brought to the Minister's attention several key issues affecting railway operations in the constituency, including: * The discontinuation of the Ranchi-Delhi Rajdhani Express (12453/12454) via Barkaakana Junction, causing inconvenience to numerous travelers. * The need for the New Giridih-Ranchi Intercity Express (18617/18618) to halt at Barhi station for passenger convenience. * The restoration of halts at Patratu station for the Sambalpur Intercity Express (18303/18304) and Ranchi-Banaras Intercity Express (18611/18612), which were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. * The inclusion of Gola Road station as a stop for the Jammu Tawi Intercity Express (18310/18309) and the Swarn Jayanti Express (12873/12874) to facilitate the journey of pilgrims traveling to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine from the Chhinnamasta temple in Rajrappa. * A one-minute halt at Patratu and Gola Road stations for the Garib Rath Express (12877/12878) to address passenger demand. * A halt at Chainpur station for the Shaktipuंज Express (11447/11448) for the convenience of residents. * The completion of the coach maintenance depot at Hazaribagh Town station, which was approved in 2019 but stalled due to a lack of funds. The MP emphasized the need for this depot to facilitate the operation of long-distance trains from Hazaribagh to Delhi and Kolkata, boosting industry, tourism, and employment. * The upgrade and redevelopment of the Hazaribagh Town railway station to enhance passenger amenities. * Addressing the issue of open coal wagons on railway sidings in the constituency, leading to air pollution and health risks. The MP also raised concerns about criminal activities in these areas and the poor condition of roads adjacent to the sidings. He urged the Minister to coordinate with the Jharkhand government to construct road overbridges and underpasses at various locations to enhance safety. * The construction of a modern waiting hall, ticket counter, canteen, and water facilities at Gola Road station. * The construction of a road from Patratu railway gate to Patratu railway station. * The construction of a road from Saraiya Tola railway gate in Patratu to Diesel Shed via Loco Market.