Western Railway will be undertaking maintenance work on the Satna-Barethiya line and the washable apron at Jabalpur station from September 16 to September 27, 2024. This work will result in the cancellation of several Western Railway trains. Passengers are advised to plan alternative travel arrangements and stay updated with Western Railway's...
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announcements for any further changes.

On Sunday, a coal-laden freight train's compartments detached while traveling on the Bilaspur-Katni railway line in Umaria district. The incident occurred while work on the third-line connectivity was underway, preventing a major accident. Witnesses observed half of the train compartments moving towards Katni from Umaria. The guard, noticing this, informed...
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the Umaria station master, who stopped the train and reconnected it before resuming the journey. The detaching incident could have resulted in a severe accident, especially considering the passenger train services were suspended due to ongoing work. The train, a 'long haul' made by connecting two freight trains, is known for causing such incidents due to its increased length. Thankfully, prompt action by railway officials prevented a major accident.

Despite being off-season, trains are still experiencing high passenger demand. Waiting lists for both sleeper and AC coaches are consistently around 100. In response to the increased demand, the railway administration is adding extra coaches to two popular long-distance trains: Indore-Puri and Visakhapatnam-Amritsar. This will help confirm waiting tickets for passengers....
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The Indore-Puri Humsafar Express is getting an extra AC 3 coach and a sleeper coach, while the Visakhapatnam-Amritsar Hirakund Express is getting an extra sleeper coach and an AC 3 economy coach. The additional coaches will ensure confirmed tickets for passengers traveling on both trains.

A video surfaced showing police brutality in Madhya Pradesh, where a woman and her grandson were beaten with sticks by a police officer and other officers at the Katni GRP station in October 2023. This incident gained traction in August 2024, leading to the suspension of the station officer and five...
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other officers. The Congress party demanded an FIR against the officers, while the BJP accused them of using the incident for political gain. An FIR was eventually filed in Katni based on the woman's complaint, and the National Commission for Women took cognizance of the case, demanding an investigation and action against the responsible officers.