CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates 13 Train Stops and MEMU Extension at Ashoknagar Railway Station
At Ashoknagar Railway Station under the Bhopal Division, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the experimental stoppage of 13 trains and the extension of the Bina-Guna MEMU Special Train up to Ruthiyai Station. In a grand ceremony at Ashoknagar station, the minister flagged off the train to its destination. He addressed the dignitaries of Ashoknagar regarding the developmental works carried out by the railways in the Guna parliamentary constituency.
Prominent attendees included MLA Brajendra Yadav, former MLA Jajpal Singh, Ajay Yadav, Chairman of District Panchayat Ashoknagar Neeraj Manoria, and Municipality Chairperson Brijula Sachan. Railway officials present at the event included Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Debashish Tripathi, Additional DRM Rashmi Diwakar, and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Kataria, along with other officers and staff members.
Timetable of Train Stops Announced for Passengers’ Convenience:
The following stoppages were introduced to benefit local passengers:
Train No. 18573 Visakhapatnam-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express
Ashoknagar Station: Arrival – 04:28 (Friday), Departure – 04:30
Train No. 19053 Surat-Muzaffarpur Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 22:18 (Friday), Departure – 22:20
Train No. 20971 Udaipur-Shalimar Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 10:43 (Saturday), Departure – 10:45
Train No. 22194 Daund-Gwalior Superfast Express
Badharwas Station: Arrival – 19:18 (Saturday), Departure – 19:20
Train No. 18574 Bhagat Ki Kothi-Visakhapatnam Express
Ashoknagar Station: Arrival – 09:46 (Sunday), Departure – 09:48
Train No. 20482 Tiruchirappalli-Bhagat Ki Kothi Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 16:18 (Sunday), Departure – 16:20
Train No. 19054 Muzaffarpur-Surat Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 00:25 (Monday), Departure – 00:27
Train No. 20972 Shalimar-Udaipur Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 18:10 (Monday), Departure – 18:12
Train No. 22193 Daund-Gwalior Superfast Express
Badharwas Station: Arrival – 21:04 (Monday), Departure – 21:06
Train No. 18207 Durg-Ajmer Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 05:23 (Tuesday), Departure – 05:25
Train No. 20961 Udhna-Varanasi Superfast Express
Badharwas Station: Arrival – 21:04 (Tuesday), Departure – 21:06
Train No. 18208 Ajmer-Durg Express
Mungawali Station: Arrival – 06:12 (Wednesday), Departure – 06:14
Train No. 20962 Varanasi-Udhna Superfast Express
Badharwas Station: Arrival – 06:35 (Thursday), Departure – 06:37
Bina-Ruthiyai MEMU Special Train Timings:
Train No. 61611 Bina-Ruthiyai MEMU: Arrival at Ruthiyai – 08:55
Train No. 61612 Ruthiyai-Bina MEMU: Departure from Ruthiyai – 09:45
Statement from Senior Divisional Commercial Manager:
Saurabh Kataria, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, stated that these new train stoppages and service extensions would significantly benefit local passengers and strengthen regional connectivity. He emphasized that the railways prioritize service improvements and development to enhance passenger convenience.
This initiative by the Bhopal Rail Division not only provides better services for passengers but also boosts regional development.
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