A collision between a trolley and the Aastha Special train, operating between Jabalpur and Ayodhya, has raised serious concerns about the safety and security measures in the Jabalpur Railway Division. The incident occurred near Shridham and Vikrampore on the Narsinghpur-Jablpur track, where numerous accidents have previously occurred. The collision involved a...
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trolley carrying railway engineers, including an SSC, a trolleyman, and laborers. Investigations revealed that the SSC and trolleyman were intoxicated, and while attempting to retrieve a bag that fell from the trolley, the laborers failed to move it out of the way before the train arrived. The train driver, despite efforts to control the speed, couldn't prevent the collision. Following the accident, the SSC and the trolleyman were suspended. The incident highlighted a lack of oversight and disciplinary measures, as similar incidents have occurred in the past, with perpetrators being reinstated despite the severity of the accidents. This incident has prompted a supervisor-level investigation, raising concerns about the safety of the Aastha Special train and the general laxity in safety practices within the Jabalpur Railway Division. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, with investigations ongoing.

On Wednesday night at 10:30 PM, a sugarcane-laden tractor-trailer broke down and got stuck at the Rosara railway crossing near Narsinghpur railway station, disrupting rail traffic on both the up and down tracks for about half an hour. Trains were halted in their tracks. The RPF, Station Master, and GRP responded...
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to the incident. Train number 12160, the Jabalpur Nagpur Amravati Express, traveling from Jabalpur to Itarsi, was stuck at the railway crossing. Train number 19045, the Surat Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express, was also halted at Narsinghpur station. A crane was called to remove the tractor-trailer from the tracks, and rail traffic resumed smoothly. The disruption lasted for over half an hour, but there were no reported injuries or damage to property. Train operations resumed subsequently.

A man named Narendra Suryavanshi, a resident near the Narsinghpur Gurudwara, was found hanging from a railway bridge in Narsinghpur. He worked as a chief cook at the Haveli Restaurant and had been missing for eight days. He had visited his brother-in-law's house and taken 100 rupees before disappearing. The...
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police are investigating the death, initially classifying it as a suicide but considering the possibility of foul play.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will operate a Bharat Gaurav tourist train from February 19th, 2023, for pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh. This train will embark on a journey to seven Jyotirlingas, Dwarka, and Shirdi, starting from Jabalpur and passing through Narsinghpur, Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Rani Kamalapati Station (Bhopal), Shujalpur,...
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Ujjain, Dewas, Indore, and Ratlam. Passengers can board this train at these designated stations. This 11-day, 10-night tour will cover various tourist attractions including Dwarka, Somnath, Nashik, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Parali, Parbhani, Pune, and Kevadia. The cost per person for this tour is ₹19,450 for CS-Economy class, ₹31,800 for 3AC-Standard class, and ₹41,990 for 2AC-Comfort class. The price includes on-board and off-board meals, transportation, sightseeing tours via buses, and accommodation as per the itinerary.