The Indian Railways has announced train cancellations, partial cancellations, and diversions in the southern region of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. These changes are due to track doubling works between Aralvaymozhi, Nagercoil, and Kanniyakumari from March 18th to 28th. Several MEMU Express Specials, Unreserved Specials, and Express trains are fully or...
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partially cancelled. Trains like the Pune Junction-Kanyakumari Express, KSR Bengaluru-Kanyakumari Island Express, and Punalur-Nagercoil Express Special will be short-terminated at various stations. Other trains, including the Kanniyakumari-Pune Express, Kanyakumari-KSR Bengaluru Express, and Nagercoil Junction-Kottayam Express will be partially cancelled. Additionally, the Punalur-Madurai Express and Madurai-Punalur Express will be diverted to run via Nagercoil bypass. The Chennai Egmore-Guruvayur Express and Guruvayur-Chennai Egmore Express will be diverted via Dindigul, Pollachi, and Palakkad, skipping several stations.

The Dhanbad Railway Division is working on expanding the popular Ganga Damodar train service from Patna to Ara. This is possible due to the recent construction of a coaching pit in Ara. Additionally, proposals for new trains from Dhanbad to Delhi and Bengaluru have been submitted. The division is also...
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focusing on improving passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat scheme, with renovations underway at 15 stations, including Katras and Gomoh. To enhance safety, the KAVACH system is being implemented on the Howrah-New Delhi line within the Dhanbad Division. This system, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, will provide additional safety measures, especially during adverse weather conditions. The division has also filled eight doctor positions at the railway hospital and the DRM will be meeting with railway employees every Friday to address their concerns. The Dhanbad Division has consistently ranked first in loading and has generated 16366.54 crore rupees in revenue so far this fiscal year.

The Dhanbad Railway Division has proposed new direct train routes from Dhanbad to Delhi and Dhanbad to Bengaluru to the Railway Board. They are also planning to extend the Ganga Damodar Express, currently running between Dhanbad and Patna, to Ara. The division is also expanding other passenger amenities. The Dhanbad...
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Division is focusing on safety and has initiated the implementation of the Kavach safety system. This automatic train protection system utilizes radio frequency identification devices to help prevent train accidents, especially during adverse weather conditions. The system will also assist in preventing collisions by stopping two trains from colliding on the same track. The division has also embarked on the Amrit Bharat scheme, focusing on developing 15 stations, including Katras and Gomoh, with modern facilities. The Dhanbad Division has been ranked number one for eight consecutive months in terms of loading and revenue generation. The division loaded over 122 million tons of goods and earned approximately 17000 crores rupees from April to November. The division is aiming to break its own records in the remaining four months of the fiscal year. Other key initiatives include the closure of 20 level crossings by March, the construction of limited height subways as alternatives to level crossings, weekly open forums with employees on Fridays, road repairs in the railway colony, and the installation of ATMs at Katras, Koderma, Daltonganj, Pahaड़pur, and Garhwa Road stations. A 10 KV rooftop solar plant is being installed at the Parasnath station.

The Dhanbad Railway Division has proposed new direct train services from Dhanbad to Delhi and Bengaluru to the Railway Board. They are also planning to extend the Ganga Damodar Express, which currently runs between Dhanbad and Patna, to Ara. The DRM, Kamal Kishore Sinha, announced these plans and also highlighted the...
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progress of the Kavach project, an automatic train protection system aiming to enhance safety by December 2024. Under the Amrit Bharat scheme, 15 stations in the Dhanbad division are being upgraded with modern facilities and foot over bridges. The Dhanbad division continues to lead in cargo loading and revenue generation, surpassing other divisions like Bilaspur, Khurda Road, and Chakradharpur for the eighth consecutive month. The DRM emphasized the division's crucial role in national electricity production and expects record-breaking cargo loading in the coming months. Other initiatives include replacing level crossings with limited height subways, weekly meetings with employees, road repairs in railway colonies, ATM installations in several stations, and a solar power plant at Parasnath station.