On Friday morning, Vikrant Sharma, Assistant to the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, inspected the Sant Hirdaram Nagar Railway Station in Bhopal. During the inspection, Rajesh Hingorani, MIC member of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation and BJP councilor, and Suresh Jaswani, General Secretary of the Sindhi Central Panchayat, raised concerns about the...
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slow pace of construction of the cement concrete road. They pointed out that the flyover construction on Fatak Road was causing difficulties in accessing the railway station's 'Vishram Ghat' (resting place for the deceased), forcing funeral vehicles to stop half a kilometer away, and requiring mourners to carry the body on their shoulders. They also highlighted the lack of lifts and escalators on platform 2, causing inconvenience to differently-abled and elderly passengers. Additionally, they expressed concerns about the lack of a proper slope on the foot over bridge, forcing passengers to climb stairs. Hingorani and Jaswani demanded the immediate construction of a new foot over bridge between platforms 3 and 4. Vikrant Sharma assured that he would submit a report to the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and work towards a quick resolution to these issues. He informed that the Prime Minister had virtually inaugurated the redevelopment of the station on August 6, 2023, and the Railway Minister had directed him to review the progress of the redevelopment project and report back.

The Sant Hirdaram Nagar railway station in Bhopal is undergoing renovation under the Amrit Bharat scheme, leading to several inconveniences for passengers. The platforms are flooded with water, creating a slippery surface, and leaking water from the shed makes it difficult to board and alight from trains. The station is also...
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marred by betel nut stains on the walls, stray cattle occupying the main entrance, and a lack of space for passengers due to parked auto-rickshaws. The station's single entrance leads to traffic jams, and trains often do not stop at their designated locations, forcing passengers to search for their coaches. Despite the heavy passenger traffic (over 5,000 daily) and numerous inconveniences, the railway management seems to be neglecting the situation.

The West Central Railway Jabalpur Division is undergoing third railway line construction at Damoh station. This construction will affect the routes of several trains, with some experiencing temporary halts at Katni and Katni South stations. Several trains, including the Jabalpur-Somnath Express, will have their routes altered on specific dates. For...
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example, the 12823 Dur-Nizamuddin Express will be diverted on August 31st and September 9th, while the 11449-50 Jabalpur-Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express will be diverted on September 3rd and 11th. Details on specific routes and dates for each train are provided in the article.

The Ministry of Railways has released the regular budget pink book detailing expenditures and receipts allocated to all zonal railways. The West Central Railway's regular budget for 2024-25 includes a significant allocation of ₹1107 crore for the Jabalpur-Indore new railway line project. The total net planned outlay for West Central...
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Railway in this budget is ₹9491 crore, an increase of ₹93 crore from the interim budget of ₹9398 crore allocated in February. The breakdown of the allocated funds includes ₹2480 crore for new lines, ₹1372 crore for doubling/tripling, ₹140 crore for traffic facilities and yard remodeling, ₹15 crore for road safety work (level crossings), ₹627 crore for road safety work (RUB/ROB), ₹970 crore for track renewal, ₹121 crore for bridge and tunnel work, ₹236 crore for signal and telecommunication, ₹105 crore for electrical work (TRD), ₹379 crore for passenger facilities, and ₹103 crore for factories and production units.

An overbridge construction project at Sant Hirdaram Nagar (Bairagarh) has undergone a design change to provide better access to the railway station. The overbridge will now extend to the station, making it easier for people arriving from the other side of the station to reach Bairagarh. This change was made after...
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residents pointed out the inconvenience of reaching the station. The railway administration has approved the change and the work is now being done according to the new design. The design change aims to accommodate future expansion of the station and increased train stops. The construction of the service road may lead to some demolition, and shopkeepers are requesting compensation from the authorities. The situation remains uncertain, but MLA Rameshwar Sharma has assured the shopkeepers that their issue will be addressed soon.