RPF Sub-Inspector Ravindra Singh Rajawat, stationed at Gwalior, has taken to making short videos, or reels, on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to educate people about railway rules and safety. He started this initiative because it is difficult to reach everyone at the station with conventional methods. Rajawat's reels...
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are unscripted and feature real-life examples of rule violations he encounters while on duty. He films passengers violating rules, such as leaving their phones charging while sleeping, sitting on train steps, crossing railway lines, smoking at the station, and putting feet on luggage racks, and then uses these videos to raise awareness about these issues and their potential consequences. These videos have gained immense popularity, with one video about a passenger leaving his phone charging while sleeping accumulating over 120 million views. Rajawat's innovative approach to promoting railway safety has proven to be a successful method for educating passengers about important rules and regulations.

The Kalindi Express narrowly escaped a potential disaster in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when its engine collided with an LPG cylinder placed on the track. The incident occurred near Mundheri crossing between Barrajaipur and Bilhour on Sunday night. The driver, noticing the cylinder on the track, applied emergency brakes, reducing the...
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train's speed before impact. The cylinder exploded and was thrown off the track. Police also discovered a petrol bomb, matches, and powder in a bag near the crash site. The train continued its journey after a brief delay, as the track remained undamaged. This incident comes after a similar incident in Kanpur last month involving the Sabarmati Express, where 22 coaches derailed after encountering boulders on the track. The train driver applied brakes upon sighting the boulders but was unable to prevent the derailment. The incident is currently under investigation by the police and IB. In 2016, the Patna-Indore Express derailed in Kanpur, resulting in 152 deaths. The investigation revealed that the derailment was a deliberate act, orchestrated by a mastermind in Dubai who paid a man named Moti Paswan to sabotage the track.

A new Vande Bharat train with eight coaches is scheduled to launch between Agra and Varanasi around Diwali. The train will feature modern amenities, including air purification, passenger information systems, rear-view cameras, and a comfortable, airplane-like experience. The train's coaches will be equipped with rail protection systems, and the color scheme...
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is expected to be saffron. The train's maintenance will be managed from Agra Cantt.

A fire broke out on the City Side line Shah Baba Mazar foot over bridge at Prayagraj Junction on Saturday night. The fire caused panic at the station, with passengers fleeing the bridge. The fire department was informed and the fire was eventually brought under control. Short circuit is believed to...
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be the cause of the fire. The incident occurred around 11:10 pm when passengers noticed smoke coming from the signaling cable on Foot Over Bridge No. 2. The station staff and RPF personnel arrived with fire extinguishers. Train operations were halted for 15 minutes as a precautionary measure. The fire was extinguished around 11:30 pm. The incident is being investigated.

A new Vande Bharat Express train is set to operate between Varanasi and Agra via Prayagraj. This train will have 8 coaches and feature KAVACH safety system along with modern amenities. The train may be painted in saffron color. Currently, there are three Vande Bharat trains operating from Prayagraj, two of...
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which run between Varanasi and New Delhi with 16 coaches, and one runs between Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur with 8 coaches. The upcoming Varanasi-Agra Vande Bharat will also have 8 coaches and might be the first Vande Bharat train to pass through Prayagraj with saffron color. A proposed timetable has been released, but the launch date is yet to be announced. The train will have a capacity of 600 seats.