The railway system in Prayagraj has undergone a major upgrade after 31 years. The outdated Route Relay Interlocking system at Prayagraj Junction, under the North Central Railway, has been replaced with a modern Electronic Interlocking system. This new system allows for computer-based monitoring and control of trains, leading to increased speed...
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and enhanced safety. The new system enables simultaneous entry of two trains at the junction, previously a major challenge. The upgrade is a significant milestone for train operations and safety in the Prayagraj Division of North Central Railway, offering ease and speed in management through computer screen monitoring of traffic signals.

The Indian Railways are upgrading 53 stations under the 'Amrit Bharat Yojana' with a focus on modernization. The project aims to improve facilities and amenities for passengers, including multi-modal transportation, food courts, improved parking, better waiting areas, clean restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and more. The most significant upgrade is happening at...
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Prayagraj Junction, with a budget of ₹959.78 crore, and other major stations like Kanpur Central, Jhansi, Gwalior, and Khajuraho are also undergoing significant renovations. These upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize the Indian railway system, including the introduction of modern trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, electrification of lines for faster travel, and prioritizing environmental sustainability and cleanliness.

Due to ongoing construction between Prayagraj Junction and Prayagraj Rambag, several trains are experiencing significant delays. The Vande Bharat Express (22415) departing from Cantt Station on Sunday morning at 6:00 AM to New Delhi was delayed by 10.15 hours, departing at 4.15 PM. The return Vande Bharat Express (22416) arrived at...
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Cantt Station 12.15 hours late on Sunday. The Vande Bharat Express (22436) arriving from New Delhi was delayed by 7 hours, reaching Cantt Station around 9 PM and was rescheduled to depart at 10 PM. Other trains affected include the New Delhi-Jaynagar Swatantrata Senani Express (9 hours late), Danapur-Anand Vihar Terminal Jansadharan Express (6 hours late), LTT-Jaynagar Pawan Express (5.30 hours late), Dehradun-Howrah Upasana Express (3 hours late), Yoganagri Rishikesh-Howrah Doon Express (2.45 hours late), Harihar Express, Tapti-Ganga Express, Punjab Mail, Ballia-Dadar Central Special, LTT-Ballia Kamayani Express, Barkakana-Varanasi MEMU Special, and Varanasi-Lucknow Special.

On Sunday, the Central Railway Electrification Organization conducted a cleanliness awareness campaign at the Rambag Railway Colony. The campaign, led by Principal Chief Signal Engineer R.N. Singh and Chief Telecommunication Engineer & Principal Chief Personnel Officer, involved railway employees and their children. The campaign included tree planting and the children urged...
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others to plant and care for trees to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

Due to non-interlocking work at Prayagraj Junction on the Howrah route, trains from Kanpur to Prayagraj and vice versa were diverted via the Lucknow route on Sunday. This resulted in 27 trains, including the Vande Bharat Express, being delayed for 3 to 7 hours. The delays led to large crowds at...
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ticket counters and inquiry desks. 1924 passengers refunded their tickets, and 96 were accommodated on other trains due to connecting reservations. The Vande Bharat Express (22435) was delayed by 7 hours, the Vande Bharat Express (22415) by 4 hours, the Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur Special (05326) by 7.15 hours, the Bhubaneswar Anand Vihar Express (22805) by 4.30 hours, the Seemanchal Express (12487) by 5.15 hours, the North East Express (12505) by 5 hours, the New Delhi-Bhagalpur Express (03484) by 4 hours, the Danapur-Anand Vihar Special (03257) by 5.5 hours, the Amrapali Express (15707) by 3 hours, the Malda Town-Bandra Terminus Special (09028) by 6 hours, the Darbhanga-New Delhi Special (02570) by 6 hours, and the Madurai-Kanpur Special (01928) by 8 hours.