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When Fast Trains Meet Infrastructure Bottlenecks
I happened to stumble upon a piece of news that was covered by very few media houses, yet it sent an electric shock through rail fans. This came when Northern Central Railway requested the authorities to reduce the speed of premium…
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VB Sleeper Launch: A Strategic Choice or a Missed Opportunity?
After a long buzz and several delays, something concrete has finally emerged from the Minister’s desk. The Howrah–Guwahati route will be the first to witness the introduction of the rake. In a way, this marks a new dawn for the North-East—quite…
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The Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir Railway Line
The Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir railway line is a short but historically important branch line in Bihar. It connects Bakhtiyarpur, a key junction on the Howrah–Delhi main route, with Rajgir, one of India’s oldest living historic towns. The line was built during the British…
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Planning a Big Wedding or Yatra? Train Booking Can Be a Nightmare
Imagine this. You are planning a big Indian wedding. The groom’s family, relatives, and friends—maybe 200 people—need to travel together. Or perhaps your society is organizing a pilgrimage to Tirupati, Vaishno Devi, or Shirdi, and everyone wants to go as one…