A major development for travelers in Sonbhadra, the second-largest and last district in Uttar Pradesh, is the upcoming halt of the New Delhi-Ranchi Express (train numbers 12453 and 12454) at Sonbhadra railway station. This decision, approved by Rajesh Kumar, Deputy Director of the Railway Board, was a direct result of Central...
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Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's request to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to increase the train's frequency and include a stop at Sonbhadra. The proposal, initially made in 2021, highlighted the difficulty of direct travel to Delhi from Sonbhadra, which borders four states. The Ranchi Rajdhani Express currently operates only once a week but is planned to increase to three times a week. Additionally, it will have stopovers at Sonbhadra (district headquarters) and Chopan Junction, simplifying Delhi travel for residents of Sonbhadra who previously had to travel to Varanasi or Mirzapur for Delhi-bound trains. The decision has been met with enthusiasm in the region.

The Railway Ministry has approved the stoppage of the Rajdhani Express at Sonbhadra Railway Station in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The train currently runs once a week from Ranchi to New Delhi on Sundays and from New Delhi to Ranchi on Saturdays. The decision to stop the train at Sonbhadra was...
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taken after a request from Union Minister Hardeep Puri, who met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and advocated for the addition. The station is being upgraded with a platform extension to 600 meters from 400 meters, and the Ministry has also requested the Mechanical Department to provide additional coaches to increase the train's frequency to three days a week. The stoppage and increased frequency are expected to benefit local residents, especially those traveling to New Delhi.

Good news for travelers from Sonbhadra (Robertsganj), the district headquarters of Sonbhadra district. The 12453 and 12454 New Delhi-Ranchi Express trains will soon halt at Sonbhadra railway station. The Railway Board's Deputy Director Coaching, Rajesh Kumar, approved this on September 12th. The North Central Railway Prayagraj will determine the stoppage time...
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for the Rajdhani Express. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri requested an increase in the frequency of the New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express in a cabinet meeting on August 24th. He cited a 2021 proposal that highlighted Sonbhadra's unique position as the only district bordering four states. Currently, the Ranchi Rajdhani Express runs once a week. Its frequency will be increased to three times a week, with stops at the district headquarters Sonbhadra and the main junction Chopan in the south. The Railway has issued orders approving this proposal. Shri Krishna Gautam, a member of the Regional Rail Users' Consultative Committee of North Central Railway Prayagraj, expressed gratitude to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. He said that Sonbhadra is progressing towards new heights due to his efforts. BJP District President Nandlal expressed happiness, stating that travelers from the district faced difficulties while traveling to the capital Delhi, which will now be resolved.

Indian Railways has introduced new, premium, ultra-soft linen in select trains, replacing the old white sheets. This new linen, designed in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards and industry experts, is made from 100% combed cotton and promises comfort, durability, and a pleasant fragrance. The new linen was first introduced...
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on the Ranchi Rajdhani Express on August 14th, followed by the Bilaspur Rajdhani Express on August 17th. This is a trial run, and based on passenger feedback, it may be rolled out to other trains in the future.

The Palamu MP, Vishnu Dayal Ram, met with the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to request the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express train on the Tata-Varanasi route. He suggested that the train should operate via Muri, Ranchi, and DaltonGanj, arguing that it would benefit a large number of passengers in the...
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area. The MP also requested the initiation of the Barwadih-Chirimiri and Gaya-Sherghati railway line projects, highlighting their significance in reducing travel distances. He further requested the resumption of the Barwadih-Chopan-Chunar passenger train (53351/53352), the inclusion of Meral station as a stop for the Patna-Singrauli Link Express (23347/23348) and Shaktipuंज Express (11448/11449), and the inclusion of Nagar Untari (Shri Banshidhar Nagar) as a stop for the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12453/12454). Other demands included increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express to four days a week, increasing the frequency of the Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath Express to six days a week, adding a stop for the Garib Rath Express at Mohammadganj station, adding a two-minute stop for the Garib Rath Express at Aligarh Junction, extending the Ranchi-Varanasi Intercity Express (18311/18611) to Gorakhpur, extending the Howrah-Jabalpur Shaktipuंज Express (11447/11448) to Mumbai, adding a stop for the Palamu Express (13347/13348) at Rajhara station, restarting the Ranchi-Gorakhpur train, increasing the number of AC chair cars and GS coaches on the Ranchi-Sasaram Intercity Express (18635/18636), and constructing Low Height Subways at various locations to address the inconvenience caused by the closure of unmanned railway crossings.