A broken overhead electrical wire (OHE) near Ghat Pindrai in Narsinghpur district caused a disruption in train services, halting Vande Bharat Express train number 20174 and other trains including Amarakantek Express and Danapur Express. The incident occurred due to a broken C-5 OHE breaker wire, causing sparks and halting all trains...
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bound for Bhopal. The Vande Bharat Express was stopped for approximately two hours at Narsinghpur station, while the Amarakantek Express was halted for six hours at Karkabel and the Danapur Express for one hour at Bhitoni. Railway personnel fixed the damaged wire after about two hours, resuming train operations. Passengers faced discomfort during the delay due to the heat and lack of electricity, but all trains eventually proceeded to their destinations.

The Vande Bharat Express train running between Rani Kamlapati station in Bhopal and Nizamuddin station in Delhi has a poor punctuality record. Data from the railway department shows that train number 20172, the Nizamuddin-Rani Kamlapati Vande Bharat train, achieved only 46% punctuality in January and February, meaning it was late 54%...
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of the time. This is the lowest average punctuality among all Vande Bharat trains. The train's occupancy is also high, at around 112%, but its punctuality has been impacted by fog. The train has 16 coaches, including 14 AC chair cars and 2 executive class coaches, with a total capacity of 1128 seats. The Rewa-Rani Kamlapati train (train number 20174) has an occupancy of only 66% in the last five months, but a better punctuality record at 90.6%. The Nizamuddin-RKM Vande Bharat train, with its high occupancy, has 84% punctuality, which is considered normal for the train.

The Vande Bharat Express train, operating between Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur, has been arriving earlier than scheduled, leading to delays and inconvenience for passengers. The train often lacks space on the platform and is forced to wait in the outer track or at stations without scheduled stops. Passengers are also reporting...
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missing food and water items on the train, despite the train being under strict scrutiny. The Shridham Express, originating from Jabalpur, has been experiencing extensive delays, with one instance reaching a delay of 19 hours. This has led to significant travel disruptions for passengers. The Vande Bharat Express, operating between Rani Kamlapati and Rewa, has generated revenue exceeding 2 crore rupees in December, transporting over 27,000 passengers. The train's popularity and revenue generation are encouraging, despite operational challenges.

The Vande Bharat Express train is operating at its scheduled speed, but passengers are experiencing inconvenience due to the train's frequent early arrivals. This results in delays as the train waits for platforms to clear at various stations, including Madan Mahal. Meanwhile, the Shri Dhaam train, originating from Jabalpur, is...
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facing significant delays, with a recent instance of it being 19 hours late, causing major disruptions for passengers. Additionally, passengers have reported issues with amenities on the Vande Bharat, particularly the lack of provided water and paper. This has led to concerns about the contractor responsible for catering services on the train. The issue has not been investigated by the Western Central Railway vigilance department, potentially due to apprehension about the repercussions of any findings. Despite the Vande Bharat's success in revenue generation after extending its route to Rewa, the overall situation highlights the challenges of managing train schedules and passenger convenience in the region.