- Amarkantak Express (Durg-BSP-JBP-ET-BPL) was introduced in lieu of Mahanadi Express (BSP-Durg-NGP-BPL) to give connectivity from Durg/Raipur to Jabalpur in addition to Bhopal. Amarkantak served the dual purpose but in a poor way i.e. Durg/R to BPL was longer route & timing of JBP arrival is during midnight.
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- After GC of JBP-Gondia, JBP-G-Durg-Raipur day time intercity will be the shortest, cheapest, fastest & most convenient connectivity between Durg/R & JBP. Mahanadi (BSP-Durg-NGP-BPL-INDB) will be most convenient for Durg/R & BPL/IND