Amit Kumar Singh, a BJP leader from Sahibganj, met with Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey in Delhi to request the introduction of a new train from Sahibganj and the inclusion of stops for some important trains. The MP assured him of raising these issues with the Railway Minister. Singh specifically requested...
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an Intercity Express train between Sahibganj and Howrah, a stop for the Rajdhani Express at Sahibganj station, and a local passenger train between Sahibganj and Jamalpur. He also highlighted the need for a local train departing from Bhagalpur after the Malda Intercity, connecting smaller stations like Sahibganj. Singh also sought a stop for the Three-Pahad-Rajmahal passenger train at Mundali Halt. Dr. Dubey assured Singh of the upcoming launch of the Howrah Intercity Express, a stop for the Rajdhani Express, and the introduction of a local train. He also promised to work on incorporating stops for some trains within Sahibganj district, with the aim of restoring Sahibganj's railway-based glory. Singh also congratulated Dr. Dubey on his appointment as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Parliament on Telecommunications and Information Technology.

The water level in the Ganges River is rising rapidly in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, exceeding the danger mark by almost a meter. The water level has been rising for a week, flooding several new areas and affecting numerous homes in residential areas like Bhartiya Colony, Rasulpur Dahla, and Bijli Ghat. Due to...
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the water levels reaching railway tracks, several trains on the Sahibganj-Bhagalpur-Jamalpur rail line have been canceled or diverted, causing significant inconvenience to railway passengers.

The Malda Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Manish Gupta, visited Sahibganj station to inspect the progress of the upcoming Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity train. This comes after long-standing demands from local representatives for the service. The DRM confirmed that technical and mechanical approvals have been received and the train launch is imminent. During...
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the visit, Mr. Gupta also inspected the Sahibganj railway station, which is being renovated under the 'Amrit Bharat Yojana' initiative. He emphasized the importance of the 'Swachchhata hi Jeevan Hai' campaign and directed officials to ensure timely completion of the station's renovation with high quality standards. He also inspected the DEMU Maintenance Shed and emphasized the importance of utilizing advanced technology to enhance train maintenance.

Residents of Palasbona village near Pakur-Barharwa main road have requested the Farakka NTPC management to install a railway gate at the MGR railway line crossing. They argue that the lack of a gate poses a significant safety risk as numerous vehicles including trucks, cars, and motorcycles use the road connecting Pakur...
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district to Barharwa block headquarters, and accidents involving trains have almost occurred in the past.

Passengers at Sahibganj railway station in the Malda division have been facing difficulties buying general tickets for the past week due to a malfunctioning UPS system at the ticket counter. The lack of an alternative power supply leaves passengers waiting for the system to restart after power outages. The issue has...
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also led to delays and some passengers boarding trains without tickets, only to face ticket checks later. Additionally, the ticket printing process is hampered by a faulty printer, resulting in long queues and technical glitches. The station also has a malfunctioning Automatic Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM) despite its recent implementation, highlighting the persistent issues with the station's infrastructure. The commercial department has been informed about the problems and they are working to fix them.