The South East Central Railway (SECR) has proposed installing the 'Suraksha Kavach' safety system on trains running between Nagpur, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Jharsuguda to the Railway Board. This system uses sensor technology to prevent train collisions by alerting and controlling trains if two trains are approaching on the same track. The...
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system automatically applies brakes in case of overspeeding or emergency situations, improving train operations and passenger safety. The system also provides a driver alert, automatic horn near railway crossings, and centralized live monitoring of train movement. This system is especially helpful in challenging weather conditions like dense fog or heavy rainfall, where manual braking might be ineffective. Once approved by the Railway Board, the installation of this safety system will be implemented.

Indian Railways is undertaking track renovation work on various routes, leading to the cancellation of numerous trains in October 2024. This includes the cancellation of several trains between Bilaspur, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ambikapur, Rewa, Chirmiri, Lucknow, Raipur, Durg, Kanpur, Ajmer, and Nauntanwa. Passengers planning to travel during Diwali are advised to...
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check the list of cancelled trains before booking their tickets.

The Bilaspur Railway Division is introducing a new service where passengers will receive their reserved tickets in an envelope. This initiative, proposed by a Durg-based advertising agency, aims to provide a secure and convenient way for passengers to carry their tickets. The agency will place advertisements on the envelopes and pay...
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the railway Rs. 2,00,000 annually for the service. The service is designed to address the issue of passengers struggling to keep their tickets safe and easily accessible. It will also include railway messages on cleanliness, passenger safety, and helpline numbers. The initiative is part of a larger program started by the Indian Railways in 2019, encouraging individuals and companies to submit innovative ideas for improving services and reducing costs. The agreement with the advertising agency is for a year, with an option to extend it for another year based on the performance.

The Bilaspur Railway Division is enhancing security measures at its stations. They have installed CCTV cameras at nine stations, including Bilaspur, Raigarh, Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, Akaltara, Champa, Korba, and Ambikapur. These cameras, along with the railway protection force (RPF) and GRP, will monitor all station activities 24/7. They aim to...
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reduce crime, ensure passenger and baggage safety, and prevent suspicious activity. The cameras also assist in crowd management, evidence collection, and deterring vandalism and criminal activity. An additional 15 cameras are being installed at the Umaria station. All cameras are high definition (HD) and equipped with facial recognition software.

On International Day of Older Persons, a ceremony was held at Triveni Bhavan in Bilaspur. Members of the Chhattisgarh Disabled Government Officer-Employee Welfare Association demanded free or discounted parking for disabled persons at railway stands. The Association, represented by Nirankar Tiwari, pointed out that while the central government provides concessions...
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for long-distance train travel, disabled individuals often use their own vehicles for shorter trips. They are forced to park their vehicles at the station, incurring parking fees that exceed the concessions offered by the railway. The Association submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Chief Minister, urging him to intervene and provide a solution.