
Jamshedpur |
Jamshedpur MP Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato met with South Eastern Railway’s ADRM Ms. Manisha Goyal on Friday to discuss several pressing railway-related issues in his constituency. The meeting focused on improving train services, expanding facilities, and addressing public grievances related to local railway infrastructure.


Major Train-Related Demands:
Halt of Vande Bharat Express and Gitanjali Express at Ghatshila Station
Halt of Azad Hind Express, Samaleswari Express, and SRC–Ajmer Sharif Express at Ghatshila
Stop for Howrah–Kantabanji Ispat Express at Galudih Station
Increase frequency of Shalimar–Gorakhpur Express
Halt of Shalimar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at Rakhamines
Halt of Kriya Yoga Howrah–Hatia Express at Chakulia
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Proposed New Services and Train Extensions:
Launch Tata–Ara Superfast Express from Chakulia or Ghatshila
Extend Tata–Godda Weekly Express up to Ghatshila
Resume Kalimat Express (Howrah–Purulia, 3 days/week)
Restart Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram–Purulia, 3 days/week)
Start Asansol–Gonda Weekly Express from Tatanagar
Railway Station Development Requests:
Extend reservation counter hours at Ghatshila
Introduce a new train between Tatanagar and Digha
Resume Kharagpur–Tata Local train
Construct Road Under Bridges (RUBs) between Chakulia–Kokpada and at Kanimahuli station
Infrastructure & Drainage Demands:
Build a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) at Dhalbhumgarh Railway Station
Extend newly built FOB at Galudih station toward the southern end
Redesign and expedite construction of ROB near Gate No. 123 (Kutludih) between Ghatshila and Galudih
Improve drainage systems at Chakulia and Kashida underpasses
Construct FOB near Naya Bazar–Old Bazar railway gate in Chakulia
Build FOB at LC 121 Gopalpur crossing and resolve waterlogging there
Railway Officials Assure Action
MP Mahato emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues, citing public demand and safety concerns. The ADRM assured him that each of the requests will be evaluated and processed as per feasibility and priority.


