The Raipur Railway Division is prioritizing infrastructure development, including the construction of a girder launching at Level Crossing No. 407 (km 812/07-09) between Siliyari and Mandhar stations. This project will require a block on the third up and middle lines, resulting in the cancellation of 19 trains on various dates between...
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April 14th and 17th. The project aims to improve road safety by replacing the level crossing with a bridge, eliminating traffic delays and eliminating the need for vehicles to stop at the crossing. This project, despite causing temporary disruptions, is expected to improve traffic flow in the long run.

The South East Central Railway is upgrading trains with new LHB coaches to provide more comfortable and safe travel for passengers. LHB coaches are more spacious, have more berths than traditional coaches, and offer a smoother ride due to their hydraulic suspension. They are also safer and can travel at speeds...
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exceeding 160 km/h. This upgrade will be implemented in the following trains: Train 18239/18240 Korba-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Shiv Nath Express, and Train 12855/12856 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Intercity Express. The new LHB coaches will be introduced on train 18240 on March 12, 2024, on train 18239 on March 13, 2024, on train 12855 on March 12, 2024, and on train 12856 on March 14, 2024.

The South East Central Railway is introducing LHB coaches on two of its trains, the Shiv Nath Express and the Intercity Express, starting March 12th. This upgrade will offer passengers a more comfortable and safer journey. LHB coaches provide more space, more berths, and are designed for speeds up to...
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160 km/h. The railway is also introducing a stop for the Vande Bharat Express at Dongargarh Station, starting March 6th, to accommodate pilgrims visiting the temple of Maa Bamleshwari. The train will stop for one minute at 16:29 for the Nagpur-Bilaspur route and at 9:21 for the return journey.

The South East Central Railway is replacing old traditional coaches with new, more comfortable and safer LHB coaches across all its trains. LHB coaches offer enhanced passenger comfort and safety, featuring a more spacious design, increased berth capacity, and a smoother ride due to their advanced hydraulic suspension system. The LHB...
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coaches can achieve higher speeds, exceeding 160 km/h compared to the conventional coaches' 110-130 km/h limit. These upgrades are being implemented for two specific trains: the 18239/18240 Korba-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Shiv Nath Express and the 12855/12856 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Intercity Express. The LHB coaches will be introduced on the 18240 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Express on March 12th, 2024, and the 18239 Korba-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Express on March 13th, 2024. For the 12855 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari Express, the LHB coaches will be available from March 12th, 2024, and for the 12856 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Express, they will be available from March 14th, 2024.

The South East Central Railway is progressively replacing old conventional coaches on trains with modern, comfortable, and safer LHB coaches. LHB coaches offer enhanced comfort, improved safety, and higher speeds, exceeding the conventional speed limit of 110-130 kmph. They also provide more space and increased seating capacity compared to ICF coaches....
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The hydraulic suspension in LHB coaches ensures a smooth and comfortable journey. The upgrade will be implemented for the 18239/18240 Korba-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Korba Shivnath Express, commencing on March 12th and 13th, 2024 respectively, and for the 12855/12856 Bilaspur-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Bilaspur Intercity Express, starting on March 12th and 14th, 2024 respectively. This change aims to provide passengers with a more comfortable and secure travel experience.