Bihar's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Patna-Jayanagar from April 24, will set modes

Samastipur, April 21 (IANS). The state’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (from Metro) between Jayanagar to Patna will be inaugurated on April 24 to give a new speed to the trace journey in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag this train at a function held in Jhanjharpur, Madhubani. Along with this modern train, two new passengers trains will also be launched between Amrit Bharat Express and Saharsa-Alauli and Bethan-Samastipur between Saharsa-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai). The Railway Administration completed all preparations for these services and released the official schedule. Vinay Srivastava, Divisional Road (DRM) Division Rail Rail Railway Division, said that Namo Bharat Rapid Rail will run from Jayanagar to Patna via Samastipur, Darbhanga, Sakri, Madhubani, Barauni, Mokama and Bakhtiyarpur. The train leaves from Jayanagar on April 24 at 11:40 p.m. and will be at Madhubani (12:25 pm), Sacri (12:55 hours), Darbhanga (13:40), Samastipur (15:00), Barauni (16:15 hours), Mokama (17:15 hours) and Patna will arrive at 18:30. This train lasts six days a week and covers the distance within 4 hours 50 minutes, which is much lower than the current 6-7 hours. DRM said it would be a fully air -conditioned train with 16 coaches, which would have modern coaches like Metro. It will have facilities such as weapons rusking system, CCTV, automatic doors, high-speed wi-fi, USB loading points, vacuum toilets and ergonomic seats. This train is able to run at a velocity of 160 km/h and can carry more than 2000 passengers. On the same day, Amrit Bharat Express will also start working between Saharsa to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai). The non-jump train leaves at 11:40 a.m. from Saharsa and reaches the next day at 23:30 the next day via Samastipur (15:00), Muzaffarpur, Patna, Danapur. The train has 11 general coaches, eight coaches, two coaches, luggage wagons and wagons. This train is convenient for migrant workers, students and professionals from Bihar. There will also be two new passengers trains between Saharsa-Alauli and Bethan-Samastipur. Saharsa-Alauli train leaves at 11:40 a.m. Aloli and reaches Saharsa at 14:10. At the same time, Bethanic-Samastipur train Bethan leaves at 11:40 p.m. and reaches Samastipur at 13:50 via Hasanpur, Rusera Ghat, Narhan, Angar Ghat, Bhagwanpur, Desua. There is a wave of happiness among the locals with the announcement of train services. DRM Srivastava said this new trains will increase connectivity, employment, education and business opportunities in the northern region of Bihar. Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is considered a milestone in Bihar’s rail infrastructure, which will speed up the development of the region by connecting Mithilanchal with Patna. -Ians Aks/CBT