The Indian Railways is launching Amrit Bharat Express trains from Gomtinagar to Darbhanga and Malda Town starting from Friday. Initially, the trains will operate as special trains, with regular operations to be announced soon by the Railway Board. The Railway Board's Director of Coaching, Sanjay R. Neelum, has released the time... table notifications for both Amrit Bharat Express trains. The Malda Town to Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express will depart every Thursday at 7:25 PM and arrive at Gomtinagar station at 3:40 PM on Friday. On the return journey, it will depart from Gomtinagar every Friday at 6:40 PM, reaching Malda Town at 4:40 PM the next day. This train will halt at New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Abhaipur, Kiul, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Tilaiya, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Shahganj, Ayodhya Dham, and Ayodhya Cantt stations. The Darbhanga-Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express (Train Number 15561) will depart from Darbhanga every Saturday at 3:00 PM and arrive at Gomtinagar at 5:35 AM on Sunday. The return journey (Train Number 15562) will depart from Gomtinagar every Sunday at 8:15 AM, reaching Darbhanga at 12:35 AM the next day. This train will halt at Ayodhya Cantt, Ayodhya Dham, Mankapur, Basti, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Bagha, Harinagar, Narkatiaganj, Sikta, Raxaul, Ghorasahan, Bairagnia, Janakpur Road, and Kamtaul stations.Read More...

The Indian Railways is launching Amrit Bharat Express trains from Gomtinagar to Darbhanga and Malda Town starting from Friday. Initially, the trains will operate as special trains, with regular operations to be announced soon by the Railway Board. The Railway Board's Director of Coaching, Sanjay R. Neelum, has released the time... table notifications for both Amrit Bharat Express trains. The Malda Town to Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express will depart every Thursday at 7:25 PM and arrive at Gomtinagar station at 3:40 PM on Friday. On the return journey, it will depart from Gomtinagar every Friday at 6:40 PM, reaching Malda Town at 4:40 PM the next day. This train will halt at New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Abhaipur, Kiul, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Tilaiya, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Shahganj, Ayodhya Dham, and Ayodhya Cantt stations. The Darbhanga-Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat Express (Train Number 15561) will depart from Darbhanga every Saturday at 3:00 PM and arrive at Gomtinagar at 5:35 AM on Sunday. The return journey (Train Number 15562) will depart from Gomtinagar every Sunday at 8:15 AM, reaching Darbhanga at 12:35 AM the next day. This train will halt at Ayodhya Cantt, Ayodhya Dham, Mankapur, Basti, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Bagha, Harinagar, Narkatiaganj, Sikta, Raxaul, Ghorasahan, Bairagnia, Janakpur Road, and Kamtaul stations.Read More...

Indian Railways has launched a new train, the 22361/22362 Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi Amrit Bharat Express, to benefit passengers. Special train 03261 (Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi) will run on Friday, and 03262 (New Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Terminal) on Saturday, as inaugural specials. The regular service of 22361/22362 Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi Amrit... Bharat Express will commence later. Special train 03261 will have 22 coaches, including two SLR/D coaches, 11 general coaches, eight sleeper coaches, and one pantry car. It will depart from Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11:45 AM on Friday, arriving at Patna at 12:00 PM, and then via Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, reaching Subedarganj station in Prayagraj at 6:15 PM. It will then stop at Govindpuri, Ghaziabad and New Delhi, arriving in Delhi at 4:00 AM. On Saturday, it will depart from New Delhi at 6:00 PM, reaching Subedarganj at 3:00 AM and Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11:45 AM the next day. The regular operation of the train will begin on July 31st.Read More...

The Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a new bypass line, including a railway flyover, from Gunda Bihar to Chandil under South Eastern Railway. This long-awaited project will be built at a cost of Rs 343.97 crore, with a length of 10.6 kilometers. The flyover and bypass line will... extend to Chandil station. Currently, all up and down trains between Chandil and Nimdih (towards Adra) are delayed due to crossings. The project aims to eliminate these delays and enhance the capacity of the single-line section, meeting the needs of freight and passenger traffic in the coming decade. Furthermore, it will improve seamless connectivity between the Chakradharpur-Adra and Chakradharpur-Ranchi corridors.Read More...

MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey has facilitated a new train for the residents of Godda and Santhal Pargana. A new train will operate between Dorai Ajmer and Godda via Deoghar and Patna, with its inaugural run scheduled for July 26th. Dr. Dubey will flag off the train from Godda station. He... will also inspect the first phase of the Godda coaching depot, which will be a significant milestone in railway development. The Railway Minister has already approved the new Ajmer train, marking the 15th train service from Godda to Ajmer. This will be a boon for pilgrims travelling to Khatu Shyam, Salasar, and Pushkar. The train will pass through Deoghar, Qul, Dehri On Sone, Gaya, Sasaram, Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad Delhi, and Gurgaon. This weekly train will depart from Godda on Tuesdays at 5 AM, arriving in Ajmer at 5:20 PM the next day. It will reach Delhi on Wednesdays at 8:15 AM. The train will depart from Dorai Ajmer on Sundays at 3:30 PM, arriving in Godda at 10:20 PM the next day. MP Dr. Dubey has been instrumental in developing railway infrastructure in Godda, starting with the Humsafar Express on April 8, 2021. Godda is now third in the Malda division for the number of trains operating. The Humsafar Express also originates from Godda. Further, after the coaching depot's completion, more trains will operate from Godda. The first phase of work between Godda and Pirpainti is also set to begin.Read More...

The Amrit Bharat Train initiative, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a historic shift in Indian Railways, designed with the needs of the common people and working class in mind. It aims to provide fast, affordable, safe, and dignified travel, especially for those relying on trains for employment, education, and... livelihood. Equipped with modern general and sleeper coaches, the 'Make in India' coaches can run at 130 km/h, featuring modern amenities like mobile charging, air spring bodies, fire detection units, and accessible toilets. These trains are connecting states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Jharkhand to major urban and industrial centers. Following the successful operation of trains like Darbhanga-Delhi and Saharsa-Mumbai, more trains are being launched, including Patna-New Delhi, Darbhanga-Lucknow and Malda Town-Bhagalpur-Lucknow. The Amrit Bharat Express symbolizes respect and inclusivity, aiming to provide dignified travel and honor the working class, facilitating access to opportunities for all.Read More...

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been awarded a contract by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the viaduct and platform construction of the Delhi Metro Phase 4's Golden Line Extension (Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block) under Contract D2C-02. The extension covers 8.385 km. The original Golden Line (Aerocity to... Tughlakabad) of Phase 4 is 23.622 km long, with 15 stations. The tender for this contract had a 1095-day deadline. Technical bids were opened on April 25th, with 5 firms participating. On July 2nd, technical evaluations were done, and 2 bids were rejected. Financial bids were also opened on July 2nd, revealing RVNL as the lowest bidder. The contract is worth ₹447.42 crore and has a 36-month duration. The scope of work includes the construction of a 7.298 km viaduct and platforms for 7 stations (Pushp Vihar, Saket District Court, Pushpa Bhawan, Chirag Delhi, GK-1, Andrews Ganj, and Lajpat Nagar) on the Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block section. RVNL also recently secured a contract from South Central Railways for ₹143.3 crore to upgrade the electric traction system in the Salem division of Southern Railway.Read More...

Afcons Infrastructure's TBM Disha (1264B) completed a breakthrough at Tughlakabad Railway Colony station on the Golden Line of Delhi Metro Phase 4, part of Package DC-07. The Golden Line extends 23.622 km from Aerocity to Tughlakabad, with 15 stations. TBM Disha, an Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machine, built a 0.96... km tunnel between Tughlakabad and Tughlakabad Railway Colony station. Afcons Infrastructure won Package DC-07 in January 2022 for Rs. 1669.20 crore, with a 42-month deadline, covering twin tunnels from Sangam Vihar to Sarita Vihar Depot, encompassing Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony, and Tughlakabad stations. In June 2025, a breakthrough occurred at Tughlakabad Railway Colony station, with the TBM starting from Maa Anandmayee Marg. Additionally, DMRC awarded Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) the viaduct and platform construction contract for the Golden Line Extension (Lajpat Nagar- Saket G Block) under Contract D2C-02.Read More...

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqualine) offers a 26-minute travel time from Aarey station to Dadar, saving commuters time compared to surface traffic. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter). The Aqualine, an underground line, links Aarey to key locations including Worli and Dadar. Separately, the contractor, Dogus-Soma JV, for the... Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) station on Line 3 was fined ₹10 lakh for waterlogging and operational disruptions due to heavy rainfall on May 26, 2025. This followed an investigation revealing planning and operational negligence.Read More...

The launch of Namma Metro's Yellow Line in Bangalore is delayed because the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) hasn't received the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) certificate. This certificate is crucial for starting trial runs and final inspections. The Yellow Line, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, is important for commuters in... the IT and business areas and passes through congested areas like Silk Board Junction. BMRCL's MD, Maheshwar Rao, had said the certificate would arrive within a week, but it hasn't. Without the ISA, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) can't inspect the line, preventing its public opening. Public frustration is growing, with recent protests at Lalbagh, leading citizen groups to threaten city-wide demonstrations if the delay continues. The New Indian Express reported this information.Read More...