On Saturday, September 29th, a Vande Bharat Express traveling from Bhagalpur to Howrah collided with cattle near Nonihat station in Jharkhand, causing minor damage to the train's front portion. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM. The train was inspected at Dumka station before continuing its journey. No injuries were reported. This...
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incident follows a separate derailment of two wagons of a goods train carrying steel coils from Bokaro Steel Plant between Tupkadih and Bokaro railway stations. The derailment resulted in delays and diversions for several passenger and express trains, including Vande Bharat trains. The incident caused disruptions to train services on the Bokaro-Gomo section.

The launch of the Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express via Dumka was celebrated with much enthusiasm in Dumka and other locations. Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey hailed the train as a major gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the significant impact it will have on the region's development. He emphasized the...
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importance of the train in connecting the region to Howrah and other destinations, boosting tourism, and enhancing economic opportunities. Dubey also highlighted the improved connectivity provided by the train and the ongoing efforts to double the railway line, which will further enhance the region's transportation infrastructure. Nalin Soren, Dumka's MP, also expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for the gift of the Vande Bharat Express. However, he pointed out the high cost of the train service, which might limit access for the less privileged. He also urged the government to introduce a train service from Dumka to the national capital and to reinstate the train service between Palasthali and Andal. Sita Soren, former MLA of Jama, criticized the state government for their lack of development efforts and highlighted the need for better infrastructure, including electricity and roads, for the region to truly benefit from the Vande Bharat Express. She also accused the state government of neglecting the needs of the people and focusing solely on self-enrichment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express running between Deoghar and Varanasi on September 15th. The train will operate on a 453 km route passing through Jasidih, Kiul, Nawada, and Gaya, with services starting on September 16th. The train will run 6 days a week, except Tuesday, and...
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will cover the distance in 7 hours 15 minutes, with an average speed of 62 km/h. The train has executive and chair car classes and will stop at Jasidih, Kiul, Nawada, Gaya, Sasaram, and Deendayal Upadhyay Junction. The train will depart from Deoghar at 3:15 PM and arrive in Varanasi at 10:30 PM. The return train will depart from Varanasi at 6:20 AM and arrive in Deoghar at 1:40 PM. On the same day, PM Modi will also inaugurate two other Vande Bharat Express trains, one between Gaya and Howrah, and another between Bhagalpur and Howrah, through video conferencing. These trains will start regular operations from September 16th as well.