The demand to restart the Katni-Chopan Passenger train, which was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, is gaining momentum in Sonbhadra. Sanjiv God, the state minister of social welfare in Uttar Pradesh, met with the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi and requested the resumption of the train service. He...
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highlighted the backwardness of Sonbhadra with a large population of SC and ST communities. The train, which previously ran via Singrauli, provided convenient transportation for residents, and its suspension has created difficulties for them. The Union Railway Minister has assured the state minister that the request will be considered and the service will be reinstated soon.

The Indian Railways' 'Kavach' safety system has been installed on the tracks of West Central Railway, making it the second division in India to implement this technology. The system, which uses RFID technology, aims to reduce the chances of accidents caused by human error by providing real-time information about track conditions...
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and preventing collisions. It is designed to automatically apply brakes if two trains are approaching each other and can operate even in foggy conditions. This ambitious 45,000 crore project will be gradually implemented across 10,000 locomotives throughout India. While South Central Railway was the first to implement Kavach, West Central Railway is the first in North India to adopt this technology. The successful trial of the system has been completed on the Kota division of the West Central Railway.

Maihar, a newly formed district in Madhya Pradesh, is located on the banks of the Tamasa River. It is about 153 kilometers from Jabalpur and 40 kilometers from Satna. The Maa Sharda Temple, situated on the 600 feet high Trikuta mountain, is the main attraction in Maihar. The temple is open...
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from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and then again from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Visitors can access the temple through a main entrance with wheelchair access for the elderly and differently-abled. After climbing 1001 steps, visitors reach the sanctum sanctorum where they can see Maa Sharda from a distance of 3 feet. The temple also offers a ropeway for convenient access. Aarti timings are at 5:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 7:30 PM. Maa Sharda rests for an hour from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, during which the sanctum remains closed. Visitors can offer offerings like betel leaves, areca nuts, flags, and coconuts to Maa Sharda. Maihar is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport (215.4 kilometers), followed by Jabalpur's Dumna Airport (162 kilometers). The construction of the Rewa Airport is underway, which will be just 62 kilometers away once completed. The Maihar railway station is 6 kilometers away from the temple. The temple is also accessible by ropeway.

The South East Central Railway is currently undergoing yard remodeling work at Birsinghpur railway station as part of the third rail line project. This work has resulted in the cancellation of 22 trains. Passengers are advised to contact the railway helpline number 139 for any assistance. The article also...
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lists a number of trains that have had their routes changed due to the ongoing work.