A serious negligence incident occurred at Jaithwara railway station in Madhya Pradesh, where the coupling between the engine and the coaches of the Kamayani Express (running from Mumbai to Varanasi) detached, causing the engine to move forward 500 meters. While no accidents occurred, the incident caused significant stress for passengers. The...
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train driver, after realizing the issue, immediately applied emergency brakes and brought the engine back to couple with the train. This incident caused panic amongst passengers, and the train was delayed for approximately 30 minutes. The detachment occurred near Jaithwara and Hati stations, and the train pilot was unaware of the issue until notified by the train guard. This incident follows a series of negligence incidents in the Jabalpur railway division, raising concerns about safety.

The Indian Railways has announced two special trains running through Jabalpur. One train will run between Ahmedabad and Barauni, passing through Jabalpur, while the other will run between Udhana and Barauni. Train 09413-14, Ahmedabad-Barauni special, will operate from October 8th to November 12th, with six round trips. The train will depart...
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from Ahmedabad at 4:35 PM every Tuesday, reaching Itarsi at 6:05 AM and Jabalpur at 9:39 AM the next day. It will reach Barauni at 4:00 PM on Thursday. The train will have 22 coaches, including two AC 2-tier, eight AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, two general coaches, one SLR, and one generator car. Train 09067-68, Udhana-Barauni special, will commence operation on October 10th. Train 09067 will depart from Udhana at 5:30 AM every Thursday. Train 09068, Barauni-Udhana special, will run from October 11th to November 30th, departing from Barauni at 11:45 PM every Friday. It will have 22 coaches, including two AC 2-tier, eight AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, two general coaches, one SLR, and one generator coach. Passengers are required to pay 15% extra compared to regular train fares for these special trains. These trains are facing low passenger turnout due to higher fares and inconsistent departure and arrival times.

The project to transform Jabalpur Railway Station into a world-class facility has been in the works for two years, but delays due to approvals from the Railway Board and slow work from the Jabalpur Railway Division have stalled the project. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, virtually inaugurated the project on...
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February 26th, but despite the official start, the project has yet to begin construction. The initial project cost was estimated at ₹350 crores, but has since ballooned to ₹550 crores due to these delays. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been notified of the stalled progress, which could lead to scrutiny from the Railway Board, West Central Railway Zone, and Jabalpur Railway Division. The project has been delayed by numerous factors, including disagreements between the previous contractor and the railway division over payments and commissions, and changes to the design plans. The Jabalpur Railway Division has taken more than a year to finalize the design plans, and the responsibility for the increasing project cost remains unclear. A new contractor is being considered, and the division aims to release the tender by November 30th, but given the delays so far, it is unlikely this deadline will be met. The delay in initiating the project has raised questions about the lack of preparation before the Prime Minister's launch event.

The Jabalpur-Mumbai-Jabalpur Garib Rath Express (12187/88) now boasts new LHB coaches with 20 third AC economy coaches, providing a more comfortable and modern travel experience. The new coaches offer improved safety, reduced jerks, and a potential increase in speed up to 160 km/h. Passengers now enjoy increased berth capacity due to...
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the upgraded coaches. Notably, the issue of middle berths on side seats in the old (ICF) coaches has been resolved, with the third AC economy coaches featuring standard two-berth configurations. The old fare structure remains unchanged, offering a cost-effective travel option. The new coaches have enhanced interiors, lighting, and individual charging points, making them more passenger-friendly. Each coach now has 83 berths compared to the previous 72, thanks to relocating the high-voltage electric switchgear. The train runs thrice a week, providing a direct connection between Jabalpur and Mumbai. It also serves Pune, Goa, and Shirdi passengers.