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Train News: In a move to enhance rail connectivity in the region, the Northern Railway is undertaking pre-non and non-interlocking work at the Palwal railway station. This ongoing project aims to improve the connectivity between Palwal and the New Prithla yard of the Delhi Railway Division.

However, the construction work on the railway tracks has led to the cancellation of several train services passing through the Bhopal division.

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The Shan-e-Bhopal Express, which runs between Rani Kamlapati and Nizamuddin, will be cancelled from September 6 to 15.

The Vande Bharat Express will be cancelled on September 17.

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Furthermore, the Nizamuddin-Jabalpur Superfast Express will be rerouted during this period. The train will be short-terminated at Agra Cantt station from September 5 to 16, and the return journey from Nizamuddin to Jabalpur will start from Agra Cantt station from September 6 to 17.

The diverted route for the Nizamuddin-Jabalpur Superfast Express will be through Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra Cantt, operating on August 29, 30 and 31, as well as September 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

These temporary service disruptions are necessary to facilitate the ongoing upgrades at the Palwal railway station, which aim to enhance the overall rail connectivity in the region.

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