Ballia News Digest
Rail disruptions will affect 338 trains in September due to bridge work at Mokama in Bihar, while India's highway fatalities decline for the first time since Covid and petrol-diesel sales surge 10% year-on-year.
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338 Trains Cancelled in September for Mokama Bridge Work
Rail services across Bihar will face major disruptions starting in September as 338 trains are cancelled and over 500 more affected due to construction of a new rail bridge at Mokama. The work is expected to impact commuters and freight movement significantly during the month.
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