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The Bhusaval Division of Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of several mail and express trains due to non-interlocking (NI) works for Khandwa Yard remodeling, which is part of the Akola-Ratlam gauge conversion project. The cancellations will occur between July 13th and July 23rd, 2024, affecting trains such as the Bikaner-Sainagar...
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Shirdi Express, Jabalpur-Pune Express, Pune-Muzaffarpur Express, Kalka-Sainagar Shirdi Express, and Rani Kamlapati-Pune Express. These blocks are necessary for infrastructure upkeep and safety, as stated by the Railways in a press release.

Due to gauge conversion and yard remodeling work between Bhusaval and Khandwa on the Central Railway's Bhusaval Division, 33 trains have been canceled, including those passing through Bhopal. This disruption will affect travelers planning journeys from July 13th to 24th. Affected trains include the Pune-Jabalpur Express, Dadar-Ballia Central Express, and several...
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others, with cancellations scheduled on various dates between July 13th and 24th. Specific dates and train numbers are provided for each affected train.

Indian Railways is planning to reduce the speed of premium trains like Vande Bharat and Gatiman Express from 160 kmph to 130 kmph on certain routes due to safety concerns. This decision was made after a recent accident involving the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal. The North Central Railway proposed the...
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speed reduction, citing the failure of the Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) on the Delhi-Agra-Jhansi routes. While the Railway Board is expected to approve the proposal, former officials like Shubhranshu, the mastermind behind Vande Bharat Express, criticized the decision, arguing that reducing speed without addressing the root cause of the TPWS malfunction is not a viable solution. They believe that focusing on proper maintenance of high-tech signaling equipment and tracks is crucial for enabling safe high-speed train operations.

The North Central Railway has requested the Railway Board to reduce the speed of certain Vande Bharat Express and Gatiman Express trains from 160 km/h to 130 km/h. This request comes in the wake of the recent train accident in Bengal, which has heightened concerns about safe train operations. The railway...
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is accelerating the installation of the Kavach system on various routes to prevent accidents. The proposal to reduce speed is a temporary measure until the Kavach system is installed on all routes and trains. The proposed speed reduction affects several trains, including the Delhi-Jhansi-Delhi Gatiman Express (12050/12049), Delhi-Khajuraho-Delhi Vande Bharat Express (22470/22469), Delhi-Rani Kamalapati-Delhi Vande Bharat Express (20172/20171), and Delhi-Rani Kamalapati-Delhi Shatabdi Express (12002/12001). If implemented, the speed reduction would increase travel time by 25-30 minutes for these trains.

Following the recent Kanchenjunga Express accident, the Railway Board is considering a proposal to reduce the speed of premium trains like Vande Bharat and Gatiman Express from 160 kmph to 130 kmph. This proposal, initiated by the North Central Railway, cites safety concerns and the malfunctioning Train Protection Warning System (TPWS)...
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on the Delhi-Agra-Jhansi route. While the initial proposal to reduce speed to 130 kmph was submitted in November 2023, a new proposal was submitted on June 25th, 2024, after the TPWS system remained unrepaired. The decision to reduce speed is expected to impact at least 10 premium train timings. Critics argue that this action may contradict the original purpose of these high-speed trains and that a more thorough investigation into the root cause of the accidents is necessary before making such a decision.