Train passengers continue to face challenges with increasing mobile theft on trains, despite efforts by GRP and RPF. Between July 1st and October 10th, 14 mobile phones were stolen from passengers on trains. Two specific cases are highlighted: one involving a passenger who fell asleep on the train with...
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his phone charging and another where a passenger had his phone stolen while waiting for a ticket at the station. The GRP has registered these incidents but investigations are ongoing. In a separate development, the Bilaspur Railway Division is equipping Ticket Ticket Examiners (TTEs) with body-worn cameras and walkie-talkies to enhance security and deter false accusations. The cameras will record the TTE's interactions during their duty, providing evidence for any complaints. The initiative aims to enhance safety for both TTEs and passengers, with the walkie-talkies already proving successful for communication in areas with poor network coverage.

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 15 railway stations in the Raipur Railway Division (comprising 54 stations) will be developed, including Raipur and Durg. The focus is on making stations accessible to people with disabilities. Two major stations (Raipur and Durg) are already being upgraded, with 10 more stations being...
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developed in the current financial year. The first station to be developed under ABSS is Bhilai, which is nearing completion. Another 14 stations will be developed in the current financial year (2024-25). The remaining 24 stations will be developed in the next financial year (2025-26). This initiative aims to improve the overall experience for railway passengers, making stations more user-friendly and accessible. Besides the major stations, smaller stations on branch lines or in remote areas will also be upgraded under this scheme. Four smaller stations - Sikosa, Pawara, Bhainsapur, and Salaitola - are also targeted for development.

There are two good news for railway passengers. First, a trial run was conducted on Wednesday on the newly constructed 38 km line under the Lalitpur-Singrauli railway project of West Central Railway. Second, the Bilaspur-Bhopal and Rewa-Chirmiri Expresses (both trains operating via Katni) are being restored earlier than expected. The resumption...
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of train operations will provide relief to passengers during the festive season. The new railway line between Satna-Barethia stations in Jabalpur division has been completed. Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Manoj Arora inspected the newly constructed railway line. The engine was run at a speed of 110 km per hour to test the strength of the new railway line. The Jabalpur-Ambikapur Intercity Express (11265) will return to service on October 11th. The Railway had cancelled three trains due to track infrastructure work on the Katni-Shahdol rail section. The Jabalpur-Ambikapur Intercity was cancelled from 2nd to 11th October. CRS examined the technical aspects of the track in detail. This was to see if the railway line was ready for the operation of normal trains. During this, CRS checked the signal system, power supply system, OHE line, and quality of yard operations. CRS expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. Train operations on the new railway line will commence as soon as permission is obtained. This was the third consecutive day of CRS inspection of the newly constructed railway line in West Central Railway. On October 7th, CRS inspected the 7.5 km new line in the Joba-Madwasgram rail section under the Katni-Singrauli doubling project. On October 8th, he inspected the 12.8 km new line constructed between Aslana-Damoh on the third line project on the Katni Bina rail section. Construction work on all proposed new railway lines is being carried out at a rapid pace. Along with the railway line, the necessary infrastructure is also being expanded. Upon completion of these new projects, the speed of train operations will increase. Passenger and freight transportation facilities will improve. The restoration of the trains is being done one day earlier than expected. The Railway has completed the work of connecting the third rail path from Birsinghpur station on the Katni-Shahdol rail section ahead of schedule. Due to this, it has been decided to restore the cancelled trains one day earlier. The cancellation of the only direct train between Jabalpur-Ambikapur affected passengers of eight districts connected by the rail route. The restored trains will operate according to their regular timetable. The Bilaspur-Bhopal Express (18236) will run on October 10th. The Bhopal-Bilaspur Express (18235) will run on October 12th. The Jabalpur-Ambikapur Intercity (11265) will run on October 11th. The Ambikapur-Jabalpur Intercity (11266) will run on October 12th. The Rewa-Chirmiri Express (11751) will run on October 11th. The Chirmiri-Rewa Express (11752) will run on October 12th.

Indian Railways has launched a 'Navratri Vrat Special' Thali for Rs. 150 at over 150 stations to cater to the dietary needs of fasting devotees during the nine-day festival. This special thali, designed with quality and nutritional value in mind, can be ordered online through the IRCTC app or website using...
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the PNR number. Passengers can enjoy a fresh and pure Vrat meal delivered within a short time after placing their order.

The Jan Aahar, a food stall at Bilaspur railway station, has been closed for a year due to the previous contractor's contract ending and no new bidders coming forward. IRCTC has issued three tenders, but no one has taken it up. The railway administration has now warned that they will take...
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over the Jan Aahar if IRCTC fails to find a contractor within the stipulated time. The reasons for the lack of bidders include the upcoming renovation of the station under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, which might involve the demolition of the Jan Aahar building, the reduced train frequency at platform 1, and the high price set by IRCTC in the tenders. The railway administration insists that the Jan Aahar is a vital facility for passengers and emphasizes that they will ensure its operation.