Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar raised 17 demands in the Lok Sabha for improvements to the railway lines, stations, halts, and factories in Nalanda district. He connected the importance of railways in the district to tourism. He demanded platform elevation, lighting, water and sanitation facilities, and restoration of senior citizen discounts on...
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train fares. He pointed out that MEMU train number 03631 runs from Natesar to Fatuha via Islampur at the same time every afternoon, and the same train, number 03632, returns in the evening. Although train 03631 now stops at Aungaridham, it does not stop at all halts, causing inconvenience to passengers. He highlighted the long-standing demand for an additional pair of MEMU trains between Islampur and Patna. He also requested the conversion of Rahui Road Halt into a station with stops for intercity and express trains, considering the large population of Rahui. He suggested extending the MEMU train running from Rajgir to Fatuha via Bihar Sharif, Chandi, Rukai, and Daniyawan to Patna or Danapur to increase passenger ridership. He also demanded a ticket counter at Rampur Halt, where the train stops but does not have ticket facilities. He further requested the construction of a passenger rest house at Harnaut railway station and the commencement of new coach manufacturing at the Harnaut Rail Coach Factory, which is currently only conducting repairs. Several MLAs from the district praised the MP for raising these demands in Parliament.