Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Saran today, June 19, 2026. Along with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, he will launch new rail services and review key projects at Chhapra Junction. This visit is expected to bring significant connectivity improvements for passengers in the Saran division.
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Which new trains and extensions are being launched
The Railway Minister and Chief Minister will flag off the new Chhapra-Anand Vihar Weekly Express. Additionally, the Mau-New Delhi (Anand Vihar) train will be started, and the Dohrighat-Audihar train will be extended up to Varanasi. These services will benefit lakhs of passengers from Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj districts.
What are the key infrastructure and development updates
The Minister will inspect the Diesel Locomotive Factory at Marhaura. There are also plans for a 378 km rail project from Gonda Kachahri to Goldenganj, with about 49 km of new tracks proposed in Saran. To improve safety, all stations in the Sonpur division will be connected to a centralized CCTV monitoring system in phases.
| Project/Event | Details |
|---|---|
| New Train | Chhapra-Anand Vihar Weekly Express |
| Train Extension | Dohrighat-Audihar to Varanasi |
| New Track | 49 km proposed in Saran (Gonda-Goldenganj project) |
| Security Update | Phase-wise CCTV installation in Sonpur Division |
| Inspection | Diesel Locomotive Factory, Marhaura |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which new train is starting from Chhapra?
The Chhapra-Anand Vihar Weekly Express is being launched on June 19, 2026, to benefit passengers from Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj.
What are the development plans for Sonpur Railway Division?
The division plans for development works worth over ₹550 crore and will implement a centralized CCTV monitoring system across all stations.