Dev N Pathak Dear home: Letters from an NRB Chhuk – chhuk chhuk – chhuk Inequality: true face of Indian (Bihar) Railways By Dev Nath Pathak Bihar Sampark Kranti superfast express is a train of dubious distinction. In the folklore of Maithil travellers this train has a ‘good’ reputation of efficiently connecting the northeastern town Darbhanga with the metropolis Delhi. Known for its punctuality and sincerity this train often has the berths reserved nearly three months in advance from the date of journey round the year.It came in existence at the time when the previously famous... 

Railways overflow with Chhat passengers It’s the Chhat season, and Bihari’s from all over the world like to come back to their roots to celebrate the festival.  More than 24 special trains have been introduced, and additional coaches added to some 10 regular trains to cope with the rush of passengers headed to Bihar for the Chhath puja. According to Dilip Kumar, the chief public relations officer East Central Railway, more than 24 special trains were running to accommodate Biharis coming home for Chhath.   “We are adding coaches to the trains wherever we can, be it Rajdhani... 

Double Decker Coalfield Expres rebirth Dhanbad:  An air-conditioned double-decker train will soon start from Dhanbad in Jharkhand to West Bengal capital Kolkata, according to the Railway Ministry. Public Relations Officer Amrendra Kumar of the Dhanbad Division  said the fully air-conditioned double-decker train will start soon from Dhanbad to Kolkata. The coaches of the train have arrived. The dates will be announced soon after a decision on the fare rates will also be taken,’ Kumar said. The journey would take four hours from Dhanbad to Kolkata. A double-decker train service,...