The Indian Railways administration has permanently added 4 AC-3 coaches to the Raipur-Lucknow-Raipur Garib Rath Express (train numbers 12536/12535). This decision aims to provide more confirmed berths for passengers. The new coaches will be added to the Lucknow-Raipur Garib Rath Express (train number 12535) starting July 29th, and to the Raipur-Lucknow...
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Garib Rath Express (train number 12536) starting July 30th. With the addition of these four coaches, the trains will now consist of 16 coaches, including 14 AC-3 coaches and 2 generator cars.

The "Bharat Gaurav" train, operated by IRCTC, is being used by the Chhattisgarh government for its 'Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana'. This scheme offers pilgrimage trips to Ayodhya and Varanasi for devotees. The train, which departs every Wednesday, recently carried 850 devotees from Raipur to Ayodhya. The train stopped briefly at Uslapur...
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to change staff, but passengers were not allowed to disembark. The next departure from Bilaspur is scheduled for July 10th, 2024, with 850 devotees from the area also set to benefit from the scheme. The train consists of 12 coaches, including 11 sleeper coaches and one AC-3 coach. The sleeper coaches provide seating for the devotees, while the AC coach accommodates the 90 IRCTC staff members. Each coach is equipped with security personnel, catering services, and accommodation facilities.

Uslapur Railway Station, which is being promoted as an alternative to Bilaspur, lacks basic amenities despite being designated as a second terminal. Passengers faced severe inconvenience due to inadequate shelter from the rain. The station's incomplete shed, leaking in several places, left passengers drenched. The lack of proper seating arrangements further...
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aggravated the situation. Despite being close to the zonal headquarters, the station's deplorable state and the absence of any action from railway officials have resulted in widespread dissatisfaction among passengers.

On Saturday, the General Manager (GM) Nenu Itiera visited Uslapur railway station and discovered a vendor charging exorbitant prices for food items. The GM inspected the stall, questioning the vendor about a food warming machine. The vendor struggled to operate the machine, and provided inconsistent responses to the GM's inquiries. After...
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the GM's visit, the Senior DCM Anurag Singh ordered the stall to be sealed due to the overcharging complaints and the vendor's unsatisfactory performance.

On Saturday, a TTE (Ticket Examiner) on the Durg-Bhopal Amarakantak Express noticed suspicious individuals trying to exchange their general tickets for sleeper tickets at Uslapur station. The TTE became suspicious and asked them to stop for inspection, but they left their bags and fled. Upon inspection, 18.7 kg of marijuana was...
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found in the bags. The TTE had been suspicious from the start, observing their actions and the weight of their bags. The TTE immediately informed the RPF staff at Uslapur who then searched the bags and confirmed the presence of marijuana. Both bags were handed over to the Uslapur RPF. This incident highlights the importance of vigilance by TTEs in preventing the transportation of illegal substances, and authorities have urged all ticket checking staff to pay special attention to passengers' bags and luggage.