The Rajdhani Express (train numbers 12453/12454), running between New Delhi and Ranchi, has started making a stop at Sonbhadra railway station starting Saturday night. The train was welcomed upon its arrival at Sonbhadra station. The train was flagged off by a group of officials including MP Chhotelal Kharwar, MLA Bhupesh...
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Chaube, Representative of the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Shri Krishna Gautam, BJP District President Nandlal Gupta, and SP District President Ramnihor Yadav.

To accommodate increased passenger demand during Durga Puja, the Ambikapur-Durg train will temporarily add an extra sleeper coach. This will provide confirmed berths for passengers travelling between Durg and Ambikapur. The added coach will be available in the Durg-Ambikapur train from October 5th to 9th and in the Ambikapur-Durg train from...
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October 6th to 9th. Additionally, Ambikapur Railway Station is being equipped with CCTV cameras to enhance security for passengers. These high-definition cameras, equipped with facial recognition software, will provide 24/7 surveillance of the station and its surroundings, enabling better security and crime prevention. This move will provide a safer travel experience for passengers and discourage criminal activity within the railway premises.

The Bilaspur Railway Division is enhancing security measures at its stations. They have installed CCTV cameras at nine stations, including Bilaspur, Raigarh, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, Akaltara, Champa, Korba, and Ambikapur. These cameras, along with the railway protection force (RPF) and GRP, will monitor all station activities 24/7. They aim to...
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reduce crime, ensure passenger and baggage safety, and prevent suspicious activity. The cameras also assist in crowd management, evidence collection, and deterring vandalism and criminal activity. An additional 15 cameras are being installed at the Umaria station. All cameras are high definition (HD) and equipped with facial recognition software.

The South East Central Railway has approved a final location survey for a new railway line between Ambikapur and Korba. The survey will cover a route via Lakhanpur and Udaipur, making the distance between Ambikapur and Korba just 110 kilometers. This route is preferred due to its shorter distance, which would...
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result in lower construction costs and reduced travel time. This survey was approved after the railway board allocated Rs. 4.5 crore for the project in August 2024. The current proposal follows a longer route, via Korea and Surajpur districts, covering 207 kilometers. The shorter route is considered more practical due to its existing connection to coal mines, which transport coal to various locations in India, including Rajasthan, via this route. The route would also provide better connectivity for the residents of Sarguja region, reducing their travel time to Raipur by six hours and to Delhi by 13 hours.

The South East Central Railway (SECR) held its second Regional Railway Users Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) meeting of the year on September 25th, 2024, chaired by General Manager Nenu Ityera. The meeting aimed to improve passenger facilities and services. The meeting included discussions on various issues, such as train halts, extensions, and...
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the need for Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges at important level crossings. The meeting also discussed the SECR's ongoing redevelopment of Bilaspur, Raipur, and Durg stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme and the modernization of 47 other stations. Attendees, including members of the ZRUCC and departmental heads of SECR, provided valuable suggestions for improving passenger amenities and services. The General Manager expressed appreciation for the members' constructive participation and contributions.