The demand for a regular train service between Jabalpur and Raipur has been ongoing for the past eight years. A proposal to run a Vande Bharat Express train between Jabalpur and Raipur via Balaghat was prepared before the Lok Sabha elections, but it was shelved after the elections. Currently, only the...
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Amarakantak Express operates between Jabalpur and Raipur, but tickets are hard to come by. The proposal for a Vande Bharat Express was rejected due to the longer travel time and limited seating capacity. The demand for a train on this route has intensified since the introduction of sleeper coaches in Vande Bharat Express trains. Organizations and representatives from Jabalpur are pushing for a direct train to Raipur. The proposed route would take nine hours to cover, with the train traveling through Balaghat. While the railway board has approved sleeper coach Vande Bharat Express trains, the route for these trains is yet to be decided. The proposal for a new train between Jabalpur and Raipur is still pending approval from the railway board. The Jabalpur division and the PNR zone are exploring the possibility of running a Vande Bharat Express with sleeper coaches between Jabalpur and Raipur, but the single track nature of the route has posed a challenge. The railway board is currently considering different routes for new Vande Bharat Express trains. Currently, there is no direct train between Jabalpur and Raipur. The Amarakantak Express, which runs between Bhopal and Raipur, passes through Jabalpur en route to Raipur. The journey takes about 10-11 hours. Tickets for the Amarakantak Express, which runs between Jabalpur and Raipur via Katni, are booked within days of the reservation opening, which happens four months in advance. During festive seasons, even waiting tickets are difficult to secure. The proposal to run a Vande Bharat Express train between Jabalpur and Raipur via Balaghat has not been finalized. However, if organizations or representatives come forward with a proposal to run a Vande Bharat Express with sleeper coaches, the proposal will be forwarded to the railway board with assistance from the West Central Zone. The decision to run a Vande Bharat Express train is made by the railway board and the PMO. The proposal to run a new train between Jabalpur and Raipur has been submitted to the board. The proposal will be evaluated considering all aspects before a decision is made. There is only one train between Jabalpur and Raipur, which is a difficult journey. Tickets are booked within days of the reservation opening, which happens four months in advance. A Vande Bharat Express train should run between Jabalpur, Balaghat, and Raipur, but the division and zone haven't shown much interest in it yet.

To facilitate the travel of passengers going to Bihar for Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways has decided to run special trains. Two special trains will operate between Gondia and Patna, and two more between Gondia and Chhapra, ensuring confirmed berths for approximately 12,000 passengers. The trains departing from Gondia will leave...
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on November 3rd and 4th, arriving in Patna on November 4th and 5th, respectively. The trains leaving Patna will depart on November 4th and 5th, reaching Gondia on November 5th and 6th. Similarly, the Gondia-Chhapra special trains will also operate in two rounds on November 3rd and 4th.

A bomb threat was made against an IndiGo flight traveling from Jabalpur to Hyderabad. K.C. Tyagi resigned from his position as national spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), and Rajeev Ranjan Prasad was appointed in his place. Eight candidates died and over 200 were hospitalized, some in critical condition, during...
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a recruitment run for Jharkhand's Product Constables. Indian Railways has canceled 10 trains and rerouted several others due to ongoing development work, affecting travel in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. This impacts travel plans for individuals planning to visit or travel through these states.

Western Railway is running a Superfast Special train between Udhna in Surat and Puri. Train No. 08435 departs Udhna on September 1st at 22:55 hrs and arrives in Puri at 08:35 hrs on Tuesday. The return train, No. 08436, departs Puri on August 31st at 11:15 hrs and reaches Udhna the...
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next day at 19:55 hrs. The train stops at Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Rayagada, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Sompeta, Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Balugaon, and Khurda Road stations in both directions. The train comprises AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General Second Class Coaches. Bookings open on August 31st at PRS counters and the IRCTC website. The trains will run as Special Trains on Special Fares.

The Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 18 express and MEMU trains between September 11th and 28th, including the Mumbai-Howrah Express. This is due to electrification work for the third and fourth lines connecting Bhupdevpur railway station on the Kharshia-Raigarh section. This work will enhance infrastructure and operational efficiency,...
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allowing for new trains and improved services. Additionally, six trains will operate on modified routes, and three trains will terminate at Bilaspur, with services between Bilaspur and Raigarh cancelled. The cancellation impacts various train routes and dates, including the Bilaspur-Raigarh MEMU special, Bilaspur-Tatanagar Express, Darbhanga-Secunderabad Express, and others.