The South East Central Railway is planning to build a coaching depot at the Kendri station in Raipur to improve the cleanliness and maintenance of trains in the Raipur division. The depot is being planned because there is not enough space at the main Raipur station to park and clean the...
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trains. Currently, trains are maintained at Durg and Bilaspur depots. The coaching depot at Kendri will allow trains to be cleaned and maintained in a dedicated facility, improving the overall cleanliness of the trains. It will also allow trains to be dispatched directly to the Raipur station from Kendri, reducing travel time and benefiting passengers. The project is still in the planning stages, with a proposal being sent to the zonal headquarters for approval. Once approved, the construction will be expedited. The Naya Raipur station, which is part of this project, is expected to be operational in two years, as only 50% of the construction is complete. The project was initially planned to be completed by 2020 but faced delays due to funding issues and delays by the executing agency.