The Jan Manch members in Khandwa have sent emails and letters to the Railway Minister and Prime Minister, demanding the introduction of new trains between Khandwa-Sanawad and Khandwa-Amulla Khurd. They also emphasized the need for a complete budget allocation to expedite the gauge conversion between Amulla-Akola and Sanawad-Mhow, highlighting the benefits...
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of this project. The proposed route is said to be the shortest one connecting North and South India, leading to significant distance and time savings for travelers between various cities like Indore-Mumbai, Indore-Pune, Indore-Bengaluru, Indore-Nagpur, and Indore-Hyderabad. Additionally, the members requested the inclusion of a dozen trains to stop at Khandwa station. Other demands include the swift completion of the Khandwa-Akola and Sanawad-Mhow broad gauge lines, the resumption of the Bhusaval-Khandwa-Nagpur train, the restoration of the Itarsi-Bhusaval train to its previous schedule, the immediate establishment of a ticket window, passenger waiting area, and parking on platform number six, extending the Kachiguda-Akola route to Khandwa, and extending the Tirupati-Akola route to Khandwa. The letter also emphasized the need to connect the Sanawad railway track to the Bhusaval and Itarsi railway tracks to facilitate passenger trains. They also requested the inclusion of Khandwa as a stoppage for trains like Yashwantpur-Chandigarh, Kalka-Shirdi, LTT-Patliputra, Rani Kamalapati-Pune, and Bikaner-Shirdi. They demanded the addition of general coaches to the Katni-Bhusaval train.

Khandwa is set to gain national recognition in 2024 due to several major development projects. These projects, expected to be completed or take shape this year, will transform the district, bringing unprecedented growth and employment opportunities. Four key projects are highlighted: 1) [Project 1 Details] 2) [Project 2 Details] 3)...
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[Project 3 Details] 4) [Project 4 Details] These projects are expected to significantly impact Khandwa's future.

The General Manager (GM) of Central Railway, Ramkaran Yadav, visited Khandwa railway station on Friday evening for an annual inspection. Accompanied by senior officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Bhusawal, Iti Pandey, he inspected the station's facilities and infrastructure. He was satisfied with the cleanliness, painting, and beautification of...
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the station. He inaugurated an escalator on platform number five and gave instructions to officials after inspecting platform number six. The Mayor of Khandwa, Amrita Yadav, met with the GM, raising concerns about the traffic congestion caused by auto-rickshaws being parked outside the station. The GM assured her of addressing the issue. Several organizations, including the coolie union and social institutions, presented memorandums and welcomed the GM. The station master, Arvind Kumar Shah, was awarded Rs 5,000 for his good work and the station's well-maintained facilities. The GM promised to fulfill all demands by March and announced the launch of a train service from Khandwa to Sanawad in March. The GM's visit spurred improvements in the station's facilities, including the commencement of the escalator on platform number five, the installation of a large LED screen to display train information, and the creation of a garden in the outer area. The GM's visit also prompted demands for a new MEMU train for the Khandwa-Sanawad route, a dedicated local train service between Khandwa-Bhusawal-Akola, and a shift in the operating hours of the 11115/16 MEMU train currently running between Bhusawal and Itarsi in the night to daytime. The aim is to improve the passenger experience and make better use of rail resources.

The heritage train running between Patalpani and Kalakund in Indore is set to be discontinued due to low passenger numbers. The train, which began operation in the monsoon season, initially ran on Saturdays and Sundays, later expanding to include Fridays due to high demand. However, passenger numbers have declined significantly, leading...
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to its potential closure. The railway track between Mahu and Patalpani has been removed due to gauge conversion work between Mahu and Sanawad. As a result, the heritage train's operation this year has been shifted to Patalpani station. The train's operation may be halted this month, with booking currently available on the IRCTC website until January 14th, while senior railway officials have indicated a closure this month.