The Singrauli-Patna Express (train numbers 13349 and 13350) will now stop at Vindhyamganj railway station, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the local residents. This decision was made after the Member of Parliament (MP), Pakauri Lal Kol, requested the Railway Board to consider the stop. The Railway Board, in a directive issued...
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on January 16th, instructed the Hajipur division of the East Central Railway to implement the stop. This comes after a rail blockade protest by locals last week, which was called off after the MP assured them of a solution by January 30th. The MP's representative, Shri Krishna Gautam, had previously briefed senior officials at the Ministry of Railways about the situation, highlighting the residents' demand. Local residents have expressed their gratitude to the MP and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for fulfilling their request. Additionally, the Railway Board has also agreed to consider adding stops for other passenger trains at the station.