The General Manager of Eastern Railway, Milind Deouskar, is conducting a significant inspection at Bhagalpur station on February 12. This visit focuses on improving passenger amenities and reviewing the station remodeling plans. The railway administration is looking into constructing a two-story permanent holding area to manage crowds during major festivals like Holi and Chhath. This inspection will play a key role in finalizing upcoming railway projects in the region.
Vande Bharat Route and Pricing Updates
There are active discussions to change the timing of the Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express. Local stakeholders have requested the railway board to shift the departure time from 3:20 PM to 5:00 AM. This change aims to benefit business travelers and patients visiting Kolkata. Additionally, new pricing rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains have been released.
- 3AC Fare: ₹960 + GST
- 2AC Fare: ₹1,240 + GST
- 1AC Fare: ₹1,520 + GST
- Ticket Rules: No RAC or Waiting tickets will be issued.
New Bridge and Station Proposals
Significant infrastructure upgrades are planned for the Bhagalpur region. A new double-line rail bridge is under construction over the Ganges connecting Vikramshila to Kataria, with a budget of ₹1,153 crore. IRCON has been assigned to complete this project. Officials are also discussing the construction of a New Bhagalpur station near Jagdishpur and the doubling of the Rampurhat-Dumka-Bhagalpur line to speed up train operations.