The demand for a regular train service between Jabalpur and Raipur has been ongoing for the past eight years. Initially, a proposal to introduce a Vande Bharat train on this route was prepared before the Lok Sabha elections. However, after the elections, the proposal was shelved due to the long travel...
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time and limited seating capacity of the proposed Vande Bharat train. The only train currently operating between Jabalpur and Raipur is the Amarakantek Express, which is often fully booked, making it difficult to secure tickets. The proposal to introduce a Vande Bharat train on the Jabalpur-Balaghat-Raipur route was rejected because of the long journey time and limited seating capacity. However, with the recent introduction of sleeper coaches in Vande Bharat trains, there is renewed interest in running this service. Organizations and representatives from Jabalpur are now urging the railway authorities to introduce a direct train to Raipur. While a new Vande Bharat train route is being explored, the proposal to introduce a Vande Bharat train with sleeper coaches on the Jabalpur-Balaghat-Raipur route has not been approved due to the single-track nature of the route. Efforts are underway to double the track. Currently, there are no direct trains from Jabalpur to Raipur, and the Amarakantek Express, which travels through Jabalpur to Raipur, is often fully booked, with waiting lists even for tickets reserved four months in advance. The senior divisional commercial manager (DCM) of the Jabalpur railway division clarified that the proposal to introduce a Vande Bharat train on the Jabalpur-Raipur route has been forwarded to the railway board for consideration, and a decision will be taken after analyzing all aspects. The chief public relations officer (CPRO) of the West Central Railway, stated that the decision to introduce a Vande Bharat train is taken by the railway board and the Prime Minister's Office. The former Zonal User Railway Consultative Committee (ZURCC) member, Dr. Sunil Mishra, expressed disappointment about the lack of effort from the division and zone to introduce a Vande Bharat train on the Jabalpur-Balaghat-Raipur route, highlighting the need for a direct and convenient train service between the two cities.

Indian Railways has launched a new bi-weekly superfast express train connecting Rewa to Bhopal, offering a new travel option for people in Madhya Pradesh, especially during the Raksha Bandhan festival. The train, numbered 22145/22146, will operate on Fridays and Sundays from Bhopal and Saturdays and Mondays from Rewa, respectively. It will...
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cover various stations including Rani Kamlapati, Narmadapuram, Itarsi, Piparia, Gadarwara, Narsimhapur, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, and Satna. The train will have 24 coaches including AC First Class, AC Second Class, AC Third Class, Sleeper Class, and General Class.

The Kota Railway Division has extended the duration of 12 summer special trains to provide convenience for passengers. These trains include services from Kota to Vadodara, Mau, Ahmedabad, Patna, Vaishno Devi, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Kathgodam. Some trains have been extended until September while others are extended until December. The extension was...
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implemented to avoid waiting lists for passengers. These special trains were initially scheduled to operate until July, but their duration has been extended due to upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan. The Senior Commercial Officer of the Kota Railway Division, Rohit Malviya, explained that the extension was made to accommodate the expected surge in passenger traffic. Previously, these trains were planned to run only until July 31st.

The Indian Railways is installing CCTV cameras in Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, and Humsafar express trains to improve passenger safety and security. This initiative will be expanded to include AC, sleeper, and general coaches of mail and express trains in the future. The railways are also focusing on redeveloping stations under the...
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Amrit Bharat Yojana, offering amenities like hotels, food plazas, and restaurants. However, theft incidents on trains remain a concern, despite CCTV cameras and security personnel at stations. To address this, the railways are installing high-tech facial recognition cameras at coach gates, which can even identify masked faces. These cameras will be installed at the Nishatpura Coach Factory for trains in the PNR zone and Bhopal Railway Division. The project aims to install cameras in over 38,000 coaches, with some having 4-6 cameras each. These cameras are designed to identify individuals despite sunglasses, scarves, and partially covered faces, effectively preventing criminals from using masks to avoid detection. The Railway Board is initiating the tender process, while the PNR zone has already proposed installing these cameras at the Nishatpura Coach Factory. The General Manager of the PNR zone, Shobhana Bandyopadhyay, confirmed that CCTV installation is underway and will gradually be expanded to all trains.

Due to the ongoing doubling of the railway line between Malkhedi and Mahadev Khedi stations in the Jabalpur and Bhopal divisions of West Central Railway, 16 trains have been cancelled on various dates. These cancellations are to facilitate the construction work. The affected trains include: * **Train 09343 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Patna Jn....
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Express:** Cancelled on June 20 and June 27. * **Train 09344 Patna Jn.-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express:** Cancelled on June 21 and June 28. * **Train 22911 Indore Jn.-Howrah Jn. Express:** Cancelled on June 27, 29, July 2, 4, 6, and 9. * **Train 22912 Howrah Jn.-Indore Jn. Express:** Cancelled on June 29, July 1, 4, 6, 8, and 11. * **Train 13025 Howrah-Bhopal Express:** Cancelled on July 24, July 1, and July 8. * **Train 13026 Bhopal-Howrah Express:** Cancelled on June 26, July 3, and July 10. * **Train 18236 Bilaspur-Bhopal Express:** Cancelled from June 14 to July 9. * **Train 18235 Bhopal-Bilaspur Express:** Cancelled from June 16 to July 11. * **Train 11271 Itarsi-Bilaspur Express:** Cancelled from June 16 to July 10. * **Train 11272 Bilaspur-Itarsi Express:** Cancelled from June 16 to July 10. * **Train 11703 Rewa-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express:** Cancelled on June 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, July 2, 4, 7, and 9. * **Train 11704 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Rewa Express:** Cancelled on June 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, July 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10. * **Train 22161 Bhopal-Damoh Express:** Cancelled from June 25 to July 10. * **Train 22162 Damoh-Bhopal Express:** Cancelled from June 26 to July 11. * **Train 22169 Rani Kamalapati-Santaragachi Express:** Cancelled on July 3 and July 10. * **Train 22170 Santaragachi-Rani Kamalapati Express:** Cancelled on July 4 and July 11.