To improve the quality of food served on trains, Indian Railways has implemented a new system using base kitchens located near major stations. These kitchens are equipped with modern equipment and are monitored by IRCTC and the commercial department. Initially, these kitchens will provide food for Vande Bharat Express trains, with...
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plans to expand to other trains. The base kitchens are designed to ensure hygienic and high-quality food preparation. However, concerns regarding the quality of food provided by private companies have been raised. A recent incident involving moldy food served on a Vande Bharat Express train resulted in a 25,000 rupee fine for the contractor. The article highlights the need for strict monitoring to maintain the quality of food provided by private companies.

Due to heavy rainfall in Sagar district, debris from a third rail line construction site near Girwar railway station washed onto the tracks, disrupting rail traffic. The tracks were completely blocked for a short period. The debris, consisting of excavated earth, was washed onto the tracks from the nearby construction site....
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Railway personnel worked to clear the debris, restoring rail traffic to normal. One track was made operational quickly, while the other track, which had more debris, was cleared later. Passengers and goods trains were using the operational track.

On Tuesday morning, the body of a teenage boy was found on the railway track near Ratouna railway crossing. The boy lived with his family near Gulab Baba temple. The police investigation suggests the boy was addicted to mobile games and often scolded by his parents. Feeling frustrated, he took his...
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own life by jumping in front of a train. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning near the Ratouna railway crossing in the Motinagar police station area. The police have registered a case and started the investigation.

A woman attempted suicide by jumping in front of a goods train near Bhuteshwar temple on the Bina-Sagar railway track. The train was not traveling at high speed, causing the woman to get stuck in the grill of the engine. The driver quickly stopped the train and attempted to remove the...
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woman from the grill. After a struggle, the engine was reversed slightly, and local residents helped rescue the woman. She sustained scratches but survived. The woman is a resident of Bawankhedi, and the reason for her suicide attempt is still unknown. The incident occurred close to Sagar Railway Station, but neither the Station Manager nor the RPF/GRP were informed.

Chhindwara MP Bunty Vivek Sahu has been actively pursuing the development of his district since assuming office. He met with the Union Railway Minister and the Union Road Transport Minister, requesting the resumption of several train stops, the introduction of new trains, and the construction of a four-lane highway. He specifically...
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requested the introduction of a train line from Narsinghpur to Sagar, the double-tracking of the Chhindwara-Nagpur line, and the resumption of the Dada Dhaam Express. He also requested the inclusion of a stop for the Patalkot Express at Sonagirji, a Jain pilgrimage site, to cater to the religious needs of the local population. Additionally, he advocated for the introduction of the Duranto Express from Chhindwara to Mumbai, the extension of the Vande Bharat Express to Chhindwara from Nagpur and to Ujjain and Indore, and the reinstatement of the stops for various trains at Pandhurna, which has recently been elevated to a district. These stops were previously discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic.