Passengers travelling between Jabalpur and Itarsi from Shridham station are facing difficulties due to the closure of the shuttle and fast passenger trains between Itarsi and Jabalpur. These trains were discontinued around two to three years ago and have not been reinstated despite public demand. The situation has been exacerbated by...
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the replacement of these trains with a single MEMU train with limited coaches. Passengers are complaining of overcrowding, lack of seating, and uncomfortable travel conditions. The MEMU train has only seven coaches compared to the previous 14 coaches in each of the two discontinued trains, resulting in a significant reduction in passenger capacity. The lack of alternative transport options has left passengers with few choices but to endure the overcrowded and uncomfortable journey on the MEMU train.

Chhindwara MP Bunty Vivek Sahu has been actively pursuing the development of his district since assuming office. He met with the Union Railway Minister and the Union Road Transport Minister, requesting the resumption of several train stops, the introduction of new trains, and the construction of a four-lane highway. He specifically...
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requested the introduction of a train line from Narsinghpur to Sagar, the double-tracking of the Chhindwara-Nagpur line, and the resumption of the Dada Dhaam Express. He also requested the inclusion of a stop for the Patalkot Express at Sonagirji, a Jain pilgrimage site, to cater to the religious needs of the local population. Additionally, he advocated for the introduction of the Duranto Express from Chhindwara to Mumbai, the extension of the Vande Bharat Express to Chhindwara from Nagpur and to Ujjain and Indore, and the reinstatement of the stops for various trains at Pandhurna, which has recently been elevated to a district. These stops were previously discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The West Central Railway has implemented a computerized Parcel Management System (PMS) at 20 stations across its three divisions, including Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Rewa, Damoh, Sagar, Narsinghpur, and Gadarwara in the Jabalpur Division. This system automates freight calculation, reduces human error, and provides customers with real-time tracking of their parcels. ...
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The PMS also streamlines the booking and weighing process, enabling faster and more efficient parcel handling.

Two separate incidents of suicide occurred in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh. In the first incident, 20-year-old Ankit Lodhi, a resident of Jhamar, ended his life by jumping in front of a train. His family was unaware of the reason behind his suicide. In the second incident, Mukesh Mehra, a resident of Bargi,...
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Jabalpur, was found hanging in a bus stop. Mukesh had lost his leg in a train accident and was believed to be depressed about the disability. The police are investigating both cases and no suicide notes have been found in either incident.

On Thursday evening, a railway line's overhead electric wire (OHE) snapped near Salichauka on the Jabalpur-Narsinghpur rail section, halting trains for nearly four hours. The Pune-Danapur train was stranded at Salichauka, while other long-distance trains were held at various stations between Jabalpur and Sri Dham. Passengers faced hardship due to the...
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disruption, particularly due to the hot weather and lack of water. The OHE line, supplying 25,000 KV of electricity, sparked when the wire snapped. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Train operations resumed after the repairs were completed.