The Santali Pargana Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Devghar, has requested the DRM Asansol & Malda and the General Manager of the Eastern Railway to introduce new passenger trains to enhance passenger facilities from Devghar. They have also requested that existing trains be made regular and improved. The Chamber highlights the...
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significant revenue generated from the Asansol division by Devghar's three railway stations. Recognizing Devghar's importance as a pilgrimage destination, the Chamber advocates for expanding rail infrastructure and introducing new passenger trains to cater to the increasing influx of pilgrims and local travelers. The Chamber has specifically demanded 6 new trains: a Devghar-Jamalpur train, a Jasidih-Godda train via Mohanpur and Hansdiha, an additional train from Hansdiha, a Devghar-Bhagalpur/Jamalpur train via Mohanpur and Hansdiha, a Devghar-Patna Intercity train via Mohanpur, Hansdiha and Bhagalpur, and a Godda-Patna Intercity train via Hansdiha, Mohanpur, Devghar, and Jasidih. Additionally, they have requested that the existing Devghar-Saraiagarh train (05574/05573) be made regular with 16 coaches and the existing Jamalpur-Devghar (03634/03633) and Devghar-Godda (03386/03385) trains be upgraded to 16-coach trains. The Chamber also urged the railway authorities to install toilets in all coaches of the existing Jasidih-Patna MEMU train. The Chamber expressed appreciation to the local MP, Dr. Nishikant Dubey, for his efforts towards the development of the railway network in the region.