A young man, Balram Ivne, was intoxicated and became angry when the horn of a Vande Bharat Express train was blown near him in Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh. He threw stones at the train, damaging the glass of four coaches (C-4, C-5, C-6, and C-7). Passengers were startled but unharmed. Balram, who...
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lives under the Hanuman temple bridge in Itarsi and collects plastic bottles, was apprehended by the RPF. He admitted to the stone-throwing, citing his anger over the train's horn as the reason.

On Wednesday, DCM Nitesh Sone inspected the Vande Bharat train running between Jabalpur and Itarsi and the Sanghamitra Express between Itarsi and Jabalpur, following instructions from Senior DCM Dr. Madhur Verma. During the inspection, fines were levied on passengers traveling without proper tickets. The inspection revealed irregularities in the pantry car...
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of the Sanghamitra Express, leading to a fine of ₹20,000 imposed on its operator. The DCM, accompanied by ticket inspectors and food inspectors, checked tickets on the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20174) running from Rewa to Rani Kamalapati station. Passengers were found traveling in reserved coaches with unreserved tickets, and fines were levied on those using general class tickets for travel in reserved coaches. This inspection resulted in the apprehension of approximately 175 passengers and the collection of fines totaling ₹1,25,000.

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, 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.