Five railway stations in the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha are being redeveloped into world-class stations. Additionally, a new 28 km railway line on the Talcher-Bimlagarh route is complete. The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced this during a campaign for the BJP candidate in the Bonai Assembly constituency. He also...
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mentioned that Rs. 550 crore has been allocated for a new railway line in the budget and that the Talcher-Bimlagarh railway link will be completed soon. He acknowledged that the state government has not provided the necessary land, but the project is still underway.

On Monday night, loco pilot P. Tirki from Chakradharpur, while on duty on the Mumbai Mail, crossed a signal at Himgir station in Odisha, which is part of the Bilaspur Division of the Indian Railways. This incident was reported to the Chakradharpur Division from Bilaspur. As a result, both...
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P. Tirki and his assistant, R.K. Nirala, were suspended on Tuesday. The Chakradharpur Divisional Headquarters has ordered an investigation into the cause of the signal violation. Both loco pilots are being questioned after a physical and mental examination. Disciplinary action, as per Railway Board guidelines, may be taken against their Chief Loco Inspector (CLI). Officials have emphasized the need for counseling for CLIs and loco pilots to prevent future signal violations, as they can lead to train accidents. It is important to note that signal violation can lead to dismissal from service. Nine months prior, a similar incident occurred where the engine of the Ahmedabad Express crossed a signal near Panskura station in the Kharagpur Division. This incident resulted in disciplinary action against the loco pilot and orders for regular counseling and investigations in the South Eastern Railway Zone.

On March 12, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate various railway projects worth over 85 billion rupees. This includes the inauguration of 'One Station One Product' stalls at various stations in the South East Central Railway Bilaspur Division, including Akaltara, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Champa, Korba, Janjgir-Naila, Uslapur, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol,...
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Budhar, Vishrampur, Sakti, and Ambikapur. Additionally, the inauguration will include the inauguration of 'Prime Minister Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra' at Janjgir-Naila and Pendra Road stations, the newly constructed fourth lines of the Bilaspur-Jharsuguda fourth line project in various sections, the newly constructed third lines of the Anuppur-Katni third line project in various sections, a coach restaurant at Bilaspur station, upgraded pit lines for the maintenance of Vande Bharat trains, and a coaching maintenance pit line at Ambikapur station. Specifically, the inauguration in Raigarh station will include the inauguration of a 'One Station One Product' stall and the newly constructed fourth line of the Jharadih-Sakti, Jamga-Himgir sections of the Bilaspur-Jharsuguda fourth line project.

On Tuesday, DRM Praveen Pandey conducted a window trailing inspection of the Bilaspur-Jharsuguda section. He inspected passenger amenities at Baradwar, Sakti, Kharsia, Himgir, and Belpahar stations. He also closely examined the track, signals, interlocking, and points from the inspection vehicle. He instructed officials to complete all work swiftly. The inspection comes...
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as part of the Railway administration's effort to expedite the Amrit Bharat Mission Scheme.