The Indian Railway is currently upgrading its system, leading to disruptions in train services on affected routes. Due to ongoing electronic interlocking work at Dholpur station, four pairs of trains were canceled on Monday. This included two pairs of express trains running daily between Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi station and Agra Cantt....
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Additionally, the New Delhi-Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Taj Express and the Udaipur-Khajuraho Intercity Express were short-terminated at Agra Cantt station. The Millennium Express was initially scheduled to be delayed by 65 minutes at Dholpur, but was eventually canceled. Other affected trains included the 18478 Yog Nagri Rishikesh-Puri Utkal Express and the 18238 Chhattisgarh Express, both delayed by 55 minutes, resulting in a 2-hour delay in their arrival at Gwalior. The Samata Express was delayed by 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express by 1 hour and 30 minutes. Passengers faced significant inconvenience due to these disruptions. Separately, the electrification of the railway line between Khandwa and Amlakhurd is set to begin soon, following approval during a meeting between South Central Railway Zone's General Manager Anil Kumar Jain and regional MPs at the Nanded Rail Division office. The meeting addressed concerns raised by Khandwa MP Gyaneshwar Patil regarding the delay in electrification of the Khandwa-Amlakhurd line. The meeting confirmed that tenders for the electrification of both the Khandwa-Amlakhurd and Akola-Akot railway lines will be invited next week.

Due to electronic interlocking work at Dholpur station, four pairs of trains have been canceled and several trains have been regulated on Monday. The canceled trains include two pairs of express trains running daily between Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi station and Agra Cantt, as well as the New Delhi-Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Taj...
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Express and the Udaipur-Khajuraho Intercity Express. The Taj Express and Khajuraho Express will be short terminated at Agra Cantt station. Additionally, five trains will be regulated at Dholpur station. Train number 18478 Yog Nagri Rishikesh-Puri Utkal Express will be regulated for 55 minutes, Train number 12645 Ernakulam-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express for 65 minutes, Train number 18237 Chhattisgarh Express for 55 minutes, Train number 12807 Samata Express for 65 minutes, Train number 12651 Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti Express for 65 minutes, and Train number 22126 Amritsar-Nagpur Express for 50 minutes.

The Ministry of Tourism has created nine Central Nodal Agencies to promote tourism in India. The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) in Gwalior has been entrusted with four of these agencies, focusing on Adventure, Rural, Sustainable, and Eco tourism. The initiative aims to develop tourist destinations, train local...
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residents as tourism ambassadors, and create a tourism-friendly environment. The Ministry has classified tourism into different categories to cater to the evolving preferences of tourists who are increasingly interested in experiencing rural India, its culture, and cuisine.

The Indian Railways is preparing to install the KAVACH 4.0 system, an AI-powered automatic train protection system, on the Dholpur-Bina rail section in the Jhansi division. This project, allocated 230 crore rupees, will commence next month. KAVACH 4.0 will not only prevent head-on collisions but also address human errors. The system...
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will automatically apply brakes if the driver fails to stop at a red signal, alert pedestrians at crossings with a horn, and monitor the train's every movement. The system will be operational by 2026 and will cover 316 kilometers between Dholpur and Bina. The system will be interconnected through an internet network supported by 80 LTE towers and an evolution tower every 4 kilometers. The system will be integrated with the train engine and also includes sensors on the track sleepers to monitor the train's position. The KAVACH 4.0 system was first installed in 2020 on the Sawai Madhopur-Kota section (108 kilometers). It features an over-speed alarm, automatic brakes for exceeding speed limits, and an interlock system that transmits signal information directly to the engine via radio waves, allowing for faster signal reading at high speeds.

Gwalior Smart City is seeking permission from the Railway Division Manager, Jhansi, to use railway land for constructing service roads on both sides of the Gola Ka Mandir Road leading to the airport. The project aims to create a wide and grand road, facilitating smooth access to the newly built ₹500...
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crore airport terminal. The letter emphasizes that the land is currently vacant and its use is solely for constructing service roads for public convenience. The request also mentions the need for railway land on TanSen Road, referencing a previous instance where railway land was provided for road widening. The letter highlights the urgent need for road widening due to heavy traffic, VIP movement, and the importance of the road for the city's infrastructure.