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Aug 12 2016 (01:12)   12715/Sachkhand Express (PT) | BPL/Bhopal Junction (6 PFs)
 
Arpit~
Arpit~   1197 blog posts
Entry# 1959644            Tags   Past Edits
Which of following train which passes through bhopal you want to see LHBfied.
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12715/16 Sachkhand Express
4%
10
14623/24 Patalkot Express
1%
4
12191/92 Shridham Express
1%
3
12779/80 Goa Express
5%
14
12409/10 Gondwana Express
1%
4
11071/72 Kamayani Express
2%
5
12617/18 Mangla Lakshdweep Express
4%
10
12625/26 Kerala Express
5%
14
12723/24 Telangana Express
13%
36
18233/34 Narmada Express
1%
2
12615/16 GT Express
3%
8
12185/86 Rewanchal Express
1%
2
11471/72 INDB JBP Express
0%
1
12807/08 Samta Express
3%
7
12533/34 Pushpak Express
3%
9
12155/56 Shan-e-Bhopal Express
6%
16
18237/38 Chhattishgarh Express
0%
1
12627/28 Karnataka Express
7%
19
12919/20 Malwa Express
2%
5
18235/36 BPL BSP Express
0%
0
11463/64 JBP SMNH Express
1%
2
11077/78 Jhelum Express
3%
9
12137/38 Punjab Mail
1%
4
12721/22 Dakshin Express
0%
0
19323/24 INDB HBJ Intercity
1%
2
11057/58 ASR CSTM Express
1%
4
12853/54 Amarkantak Express
3%
9
12649/50 Karnataka Samparka Kranti Express
3%
9
19712/13 BPL JP Express
1%
4
22161/62 BPL DMO Rajya Rani
0%
0
11271/72 Vindhyanchal Express
0%
1
12197/98 BPL GWL Intercity
0%
1
12621/22 TamilNadu Express
20%
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Aug 20 (19:47)   12533/Pushpak Express (PT) | ON/Unnao Junction (5 PFs)
AdityaUnnao
AdityaUnnao   125 blog posts
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1- Welcome to Unnao Junction: The Only City Where COVID Never Ends (At Least according to the Indian Railways' display boards.)

Indian Railways installed these digital display boards long before the COVID era. However, when the pandemic hit and all train operations came to a halt, Indian Railways slowly began reintroducing some important and highly preferred trains as 'COVID-19 Specials.' At that time, the information for these reintroduced trains was stored on the display boards at Unnao Junction.
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forward to the post-pandemic world: while COVID has become a thing of the past and trains across the country have reverted to their original numbers and identities, Unnao Junction still clings to outdated information. The issue here is pure laziness. When all other trains resumed their regular operations, the staff at Unnao Junction added the newly restarted trains to the display boards but never updated the names of the existing ones that were reintroduced during the pandemic. As a result, while some trains have their original names displayed, others are still labeled as 'COVID 19 Special.'

It's almost as if Indian Railways installed these systems and then forgot all about them. While other stations have kept their information up-to-date, Unnao Junction seems stuck in time. The display boards reflect old, irrelevant data. This isn't just a minor oversight; it's a frustrating reminder of the lack of attention to detail and poor management when it comes to public services.

2- The Public Announcement System: A Miscommunication Masterpiece.

And then there’s the public announcement system. If you think the display boards are bad, the announcements are even worse.
Let me give you an example:
The Lucknow - Mumbai Pushpak Superfast Express is announced like this:
"May I have your attention, please. Train no. 12533, Lucknow-Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express is arriving on platform 2."
That's it. No mention of the train’s route, its timing, or even its actual name.
The Kaifiyat Express is no better:
"May I have your attention, please. Train no. 12225, Azamgarh-Delhi Superfast Express is arriving on platform 2."
Again, no name (Kaifiyat Express), no route (via Kanpur, Etawah, Aligarh), and no timings. These announcements are as though Indian Railways assumes everyone is telepathic and knows the full details by heart.
These two are just 2 examples of Un-standardized Public Announcement System of Indian Railways.

3- The Coach Positioning Display Boards: Just for Show

But perhaps the worst part of the station’s so-called modernization is the Coach Positioning Display Boards. They’ve essentially become electronic showpieces that serve no real purpose. Most of the time, all they display is "NR," "उ रे," or "ON," followed by "PF 2" or "PF 3."
That’s it. There’s no information on train numbers, coach positions, or anything that would actually help a passenger locate their coach. Just the Northern Railways Abbreviations in English and Hindi, Station Code of Unnao and Platform Number.
On the rare occasion that the train number is displayed, that’s all you get. No coach numbers, no further details. It’s almost laughable—if it weren’t so frustrating.

4- The Bigger Picture: Mismanagement at Its Worst.

This isn’t just a rant about malfunctioning display boards or incomplete announcements. It’s about a much bigger problem—mismanagement and a lack of accountability. Indian Railways invested in these systems, but after the initial installation, they simply forgot about them. Meanwhile, stations in other cities have managed to keep their information up-to-date, providing passengers with accurate and timely details.

At Unnao Junction, however, the situation remains stagnant. Passengers are left to deal with outdated information, malfunctioning systems, and a general lack of communication from the railways.
Lucknow Charbagh NR Division isn't focusing on basic public amenities. They just want to extend their operational limits to large cities like Varanasi, Prayagraj etc.

5- Final Thoughts: Support the Call for Change

I’ve already tweeted about the 'COVID Special' issue and the overall lack of updates at Unnao Junction. If you’ve experienced similar frustrations or simply believe that public services should be better managed, please support the tweet and join the call for change.

Tweet link: click here

Unnao Junction may be stuck in the COVID era on its display boards, but with enough public pressure, maybe we can finally bring it into the present.
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AbhinavKr^~
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Announcement system is different in different zones. In Eastern Railway and East Central Railway, I always hear " Via X, Y, Z stations in arrival announcements. But In zones like SER, it's just like Train no. XXXXX (Train name) is arriving on PF no. Y. That's it (* No via announcements*).

So announcements sentences and tune varies according to zone and sometimes type/category of station.
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Sep 14 (01:56)
AdityaUnnao
AdityaUnnao   125 blog posts
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In NR Lucknow Division, all major stations have the announcement system with via XYZ announcement.
After COVID, I travelled a lot and found that only Unnao don't have this.
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Sep 04 (23:15)   Train Cancellations and Diversions on South Western Railway due to Engineering Works

Jayashree^   51498 news posts
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Partial Cancellation / Diversion of trains

Due to engineering and safety works between Penukonda and Makkajipalli stations on the Bengaluru division of the South Western Railway, several train services are being partially cancelled and diverted. From September 5th to 12th, 2024, MEMU Specials (06515 & 06516) between KSR Bengaluru and Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam will...
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be partially cancelled. Also, DEMU Specials (07693 & 07694) between Guntakal and Hindupur will be partially cancelled during the same period. Additionally, several Vande Bharat Expresses (20703, 22231) and other Express trains (12976, 16572, 16593) will be diverted to run via alternative routes including Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, Penukonda, and Hindupur stations.

South Western Railway ke Bengaluru division mein Penukonda aur Makkajipalli stations ke beech engineering aur safety works ke wajah se, kaafi trains ko partially cancel aur divert kiya ja raha hai. 5th September se 12th September, 2024 tak, KSR Bengaluru aur Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam ke beech MEMU Specials (06515...
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& 06516) partially cancel kiye jaayenge. Iske saath hi, Guntakal aur Hindupur ke beech DEMU Specials (07693 & 07694) bhi partially cancel kiye jaayenge. Iske alawa, kuchh Vande Bharat Expresses (20703, 22231) aur aur bhi Express trains (12976, 16572, 16593) ko alternative routes se jaane ke liye divert kiya ja raha hai, jismein Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, Penukonda, aur Hindupur stations shamil hain.
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Sep 02 (15:49)   12533/Pushpak Express (PT) | LTT/Mumbai LTT (7 PFs)
ProRF.^~
ProRF.^~   9711 blog posts
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Change of Composition of LTT-Gorakhpur, CSMT-Lucknow, LTT-Mau, Panvel-Gorakhpur and Pune-Gorakhpur Express*

Railways have decided to change the composition of the following trains as per details given below:

22538 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur...
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Kushinagar Express with effect from 06.11.2024

22537 Gorakhpur- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kushinagar Express with effect from 04.11.2024

15017 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Express with effect from 06.11.2024

15018 Gorakhpur- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express with effect from 04.11.2024

Revised Composition for 22538/22537 & 15017/15018: o­ne AC-First Class, Two AC-2 Tier, 8 AC-3 Tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Guard Brake Van, 1 Generator Car and 1 Pantry Car

12534 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Lucknow Pushpak Express with effect from 06.11.2024

12533 Lucknow- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express with effect from 04.11.2024

Revised Composition for 12534/12533: o­ne AC-First Class, Two AC-2 Tier, 3 AC-3 Tier, 5 AC-3 Tier Economy, 4 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Guard Brake Van, 1 Generator Car and 1 Pantry Car

15182 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Mau Express with effect from 11.11.2024

15181 Mau- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express with effect from 09.11.2024

Revised Composition for 15182/15181: o­ne AC-First Class cum AC 2 Tier, Two AC-2 Tier, 6 AC-3 Tier, 2 AC-3 Tier Economy 5 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Guard Brake Van and 1 Generator Car.

15066 Panvel-Gorakhpur Express with effect from 16.11.2024

15065 Gorakhpur- Panvel Express with effect from 15.11.2024

15030 Pune-Gorakhpur Express with effect from 09.11.2024

15029 Gorakhpur- Pune Express with effect from 07.11.2024

Revised Composition for 15066/15065 & 15030/15029: o­ne AC-First Class, Two AC-2 Tier, 9 AC-3 Tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Guard Brake Van and 1 Generator Car.
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Sep 02 (16:00)
MughalSaraiJunction
MughalSaraiJunction   98 blog posts
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15067 15068 Gorakhpur Bandra Gorakhpur Weekly Express Me Bhi 1st AC Add Ho Gaya Hai
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Sep 02 (16:09)
MLDTWAG9HC~
MLDTWAG9HC~   1014 blog posts
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Sab train AC express hogayi😱
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Sep 02 (16:56)
kirk781^~   4275 blog posts
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Lucknow already has a full AC train dedicated for Mumbai. Pushpak should be configured to have more SL coaches, not less.
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Sep 03 (21:22)
vivek2955
vivek2955   21 blog posts
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Yes, and when number of SL coaches was already less at only 5 SL coaches for Pushpak , NER has further reduced SL coaches from 5 to 4 to accommodate a GS coach !
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Aug 29 (20:51)   12533/Pushpak Express (PT) | NGN/Nandgaon (4 PFs) | KYN/WAP-7/37555
arzankotval2002yahoo.com
arzankotval2002yahoo.com   330 blog posts
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Simply Great Location - Pushpak Express Bending Over 90 Degrees Curve & Climbing Gradient Of Nandgaon !!!!
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