On September 8th, 2024, the Magadh Express (Train No. 20802) travelling from New Delhi to Islampur experienced a coupling failure between coaches 13 and 14 near Twiniganj station in Buxar, Bihar. The incident occurred at approximately 11:06 a.m. while the train was moving at 50 km/h. The loco pilot, alerted by...
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the guard, swiftly stopped the train, preventing a major accident. Although the train split into two parts, with the AC and sleeper coaches separating, no casualties were reported. The train departed from Raghunathpur at 2:25 p.m. after the coupling was repaired. Train traffic on the down line was disrupted, leading to the diversion of several trains. A team from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) was dispatched to the scene to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

On Sunday afternoon, the Magadh Express train, travelling from Dumraon to Islampore, experienced a coupling failure between Raghunathpur and Tudiganj, causing the train to split into two sections. The incident occurred at around 11:07 AM near Dharaoli Halt on the Howrah-Delhi rail route. Though the incident caused a scare among passengers,...
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no casualties were reported. The train's engine and 13 coaches moved forward, while 9 coaches remained behind. The train came to a halt approximately 70 meters ahead. Train operations on the affected section were halted. The train, numbered 20802, had departed Dumraon station at 11:00 AM and was carrying 22 coaches, including AC and sleeper coaches, as well as general and disability compartments. The incident occurred just 7 minutes after the train's departure from Dumraon station. The incident triggered a response from the railway authorities, with the Railway Protection Force deploying a team to the scene. The front section of the train was brought to Raghunathpur station, while the rear section remained on the track.

Due to redevelopment work at Prayagraj Junction, the platforms for 101 trains will change starting Wednesday. 69 trains that currently arrive at platforms 4 and 5, along with 32 trains that arrive at platforms 7-8 and 9-10, will be shifted to different platforms. The redevelopment work, which includes pillar and piling...
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work, will take place on platforms 4 and 5 and is scheduled to be completed by July 26. Among the trains affected are Rajdhani Express trains.

Due to heavy fog in Bihar, numerous trains are running significantly behind schedule, causing inconvenience to passengers. The delays are affecting both road and rail traffic. Several trains, including the Rajdhani Tejas Express, are running up to 12 hours late, with some experiencing delays as long as 13 hours. The delays...
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are attributed to fog-induced speed reductions. Passengers are expressing their frustration on social media, urging the railways to improve train speed. The delays are ongoing, despite the installation of fog safety devices on express trains, which are seemingly failing to perform as intended.

To enhance passenger convenience, the Danapur Division has implemented a 2-minute stop for Train No. 15125/26 (Banaras-Patna-Banaras Janshatabdi Express) at Dumraon station and Train No. 20801/20802 (Islampur-New Delhi-Islampur Magadh Express) at Raghunathpur station, effective from January 21, 2024. This temporary measure aims to provide greater convenience for passengers traveling on these...
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routes.