The construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Railway Crossing No. 115 near Sant Hirdaram Nagar station in Bhopal has been initiated. The Public Works Department (PWD) has already erected pillars on its side of the crossing, and the railway administration has now started work on its side. The crossing...
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will be permanently closed for the next six months, allowing only two-wheeler traffic. Four-wheeler vehicles will have to access the area from the Bakania side. The ROB will benefit residents of several colonies located on the other side of the railway tracks, including CTO, Camp No. 12, Mathai Nagar, Devlok Colony, Satyam Colony, and Poojasri Nagar. It will also provide an alternative route for those travelling to Airport Road via Data Colony. The ROB will also be connected to Sant Hirdaram Nagar station, making it easier for CTO residents to access the station.

The Indian Railways is ensuring ample drinking water facilities at stations across its network during the scorching summer months. They are ensuring all water coolers are functional and are setting up water vending machines at stations. In addition, they are collaborating with NGOs and social service organizations to provide free drinking...
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water to passengers at 9 stations within the Bhopal division. These organizations are distributing chilled water and refilling empty bottles for passengers. The railways is appealing to other organizations to participate in this initiative, promising to provide all necessary assistance.

The fourth platform at Sant Hirdaram Nagar (Bairagarh) railway station is ready but not yet in use. Trains coming from Ujjain and Indore are still being accommodated on Platform 2, which is under pressure. The decision to open the new platforms will be taken by higher authorities. The station is undergoing...
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redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, including a new waiting room, VIP lounge, and an upgraded platform 1. A new third line from Ramganj Mandi is under construction and expected to be completed by the end of this year. The station is also getting a multi-level parking facility to solve the parking problem.

On Saturday, a car collided with a pole in the circulating area of Sant Hirdaram Nagar railway station in Bhopal, causing a power outage at the station and nearby staff quarters. The power was out for four hours, from 8 pm to 11 pm, leaving passengers in the dark and causing...
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problems with ticket purchases. The station handles 40-45 trains daily with approximately 1500-2000 passengers. While the railway claims that tickets were available, passengers faced difficulties due to the lack of power at the ticket counter. The delay in restoring power was attributed to the electrical department's difficulty in finding a ladder. The power outage also affected 28 nearby railway quarters, causing inconvenience for residents, especially children who needed to study. Railway officials have attributed the incident to damage to a pole in the circulating area and claim that the issue was resolved promptly, with no major disruption to ticket services.

The construction of an overbridge (ROB) near the railway crossing in Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bhopal, is progressing slowly. The railway administration is yet to complete its portion of the work, which includes laying girders, causing delays. The frequent closure of the crossing continues to inconvenience residents. The construction was announced in...
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1987 but was delayed due to various reasons, including objections from the railways, the state government's indifference, and lack of permission from the military authorities. The Public Works Department (PWD) has begun work on its section of the project and is progressing at a faster pace. The ROB will connect to Sant Hirdaram Nagar Railway Station, providing convenience to residents of the CTO and nearby colonies. The project is estimated to cost around ₹27 crore. The Railway Facility Struggle Committee has requested the railway administration to expedite their work to alleviate the problems caused by the frequent closure of the crossing.