The headquarters of the South East Central Railway Zone will be shifted from Bilaspur to Ambikapur. The decision was taken by the railway administration during a meeting held on Holi. The shift aims to address the frequent delays in train services. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with residents...
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of Sarguja and Korea regions celebrating the improved rail connectivity, while those in Bilaspur are disappointed with the loss of the headquarters and the resulting inconvenience. The decision comes after years of protests and allegations of corruption in Bilaspur, leading the railway ministry to choose a location with less resistance. The move will affect numerous trains originating from Bilaspur, which will now be operated from Ambikapur. A group of residents in Bilaspur has formed a committee to oppose the decision and has announced a series of protests, including a hunger strike, to save the railway zone.