Seven new trains flagged off in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express

September 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Seven new trains flagged off in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express

In a boost to railway connectivity in Bihar, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, flagged off seven new trains on Monday. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger services aimed at improving regional and inter-state travel. With this addition, Bihar now has 26 Amrit Bharat Express services in operation out of 30 running across the country. T...

Over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath; 20% discount on return tickets announced

August 21, 2025 3:48 PM

Over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath; 20% discount on return tickets announced

Indian Railways has announced the operation of over 12,000 special trains to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the media at Rail Bhawan, said that these arrangements follow consultations with Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Union Minister Lalan Singh, and MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, and local Members of Parliament. The Minister highlighted that passengers undertakin...