The Indian Railways has announced changes to the train numbers of several passenger and MEMU trains operating in Madhya Pradesh. These changes are effective from July 1st, 2024, and aim to simplify train identification and improve passenger convenience. All passenger trains previously operating with '0' at the start of their numbers...
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will now be assigned their regular pre-COVID numbers. The article lists the new train numbers for specific trains operating between various stations in Madhya Pradesh, including Bina, Katni, Itarsi, Kota, Bhopal, Khandwa, and Gwalior.

Indian Railways has announced a change in train numbering for passenger trains in the Bhopal Division, effective from July 1st. This change aims to simplify passenger convenience and train identification. All passenger trains (ICF and MEMU) passing through Bhopal Division will now have regular train numbers instead of the current zero...
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numbering system. A detailed list of train numbers and their corresponding old and new numbers is provided in the article. Passengers can refer to the official Railway website and helpline number 139 for any further information or assistance regarding the new system.

The North Central Railway (NCR) is removing the zero prefix from the numbers of 86 special trains, effectively converting them back to regular passenger trains with reduced fares starting July 1st. These trains were designated as special during the pandemic with a zero added to their numbers and a higher minimum...
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fare of ₹30. While the fare was reduced in February, the zero prefix remained. The new timetable effective from July 1st will reflect these changes. The NCR Zone has released a list of these 86 trains, including the Prayagraj Sangam-Kanpur Anwarganj Special, along with their new numbers. The Public Relations Officer of NCR, Ragini Singh, confirmed the change, emphasizing that all trains will operate under their new numbers from July 1st.

Starting July 1st, 86 special trains operating in the North Central Railway zone will revert back to their original status as passenger trains. This change includes the Prayagraj Sangam-Kanpur Anwarganj Special, and the '0' prefix in their train numbers will be removed. The change will be reflected in the new railway...
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timetable effective from July 24th, officially re-classifying these trains as regular passenger services. These trains were initially converted to specials during the COVID-19 pandemic and some were even upgraded to express trains, resulting in a fare increase from ₹10 to ₹30. In February, the railway had already restored the status of these trains back to passenger trains, but they were still listed as specials. This change marks the final step in returning these trains to their original state as regular passenger services.

A mobile phone battery exploded on a passenger train arriving at Badarwas Railway Station in Shivpuri district on the evening of May 23rd, 2024. The explosion occurred on the Guna-Gwalior passenger train (01884) around 5:00 PM. The incident caused panic among the passengers on the train, leading to a rush to...
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evacuate the coach. The explosion reportedly occurred due to a faulty mobile phone battery belonging to a woman named Sumitra Bai. The Railway Protection Force (GRP) and railway staff responded quickly, calming the passengers and providing information about the incident. The train continued its journey to Gwalior.