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AKT/Akaltara (4 PFs)
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Updated: Sep 22 2022 (13:43) by ImmortalSatpuraExpress~
Akaltara Railway Station (AKT) is situated in the town of Akaltara, Chhattisgarh. It is a bustling hub with four platforms, providing access to various destinations. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls, while the town is known for its serene atmosphere and historical significance.

Tourism

Shri Mahamaya Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Mahamaya, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Shri Ram Mandir: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Hanuman Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, attracting devotees seeking blessings and strength.
Jain Temple: A serene Jain temple with intricate carvings and peaceful surroundings.
Durga Mata Mandir: A popular temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its religious significance.

Food

Shanti Restaurant: Popular for its delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Rajdhani Dhaba: Serves traditional vegetarian dishes and snacks at affordable prices.
Amul Parlour: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian snacks, ice cream, and milkshakes.
Jain Bhojanalaya: A vegetarian restaurant serving Jain-friendly meals.
Sagar Restaurant: Known for its flavorful vegetarian curries and rice dishes.

Station Address

Station Road, Akaltara 495552, Dist. Janjgir Champa
State: Chhattisgarh
Elevation: 283 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: n/a
Zone: SECR/South East Central   Division: Bilaspur
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Aug 01 (22:47)   73 Trains Cancelled in Chhattisgarh Due to Railway Infrastructure Work

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read full article... छत्तीसगढ़ से गुजरने वाली 73 ट्रेनें कैंसिल:19 अगस्त तक चलेगा डेवलपमेंट वर्क; 22 ट्रेनों का बदला गया रूट

The Indian Railways has cancelled 73 trains passing through Chhattisgarh due to inter-locking work on the Rajnandgaon-Kalamna railway section of the South East Central Railway Nagpur Rail Division. The pre-non-interlocking work will be carried out from August 4th to 13th, while the non-interlocking work will be done from August 14th to...
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19th. This work is part of the 228-kilometer third railway line project between Rajnandgaon and Nagpur, which is being constructed at a cost of 3540 crores. The project aims to improve the railway infrastructure and enhance the capacity of the line.

Chhattisgarh se jaane waali 73 trains ko railway ne cancel kar diya hai. South East Central Railway Nagpur Rail Division ke Rajnandgaon-Kalamna rail section pe inter-locking ka kaam hoga. Pre-non-interlocking ka kaam 4 se 13 August aur non-interlocking ka kaam 14 se 19 August tak hoga. Is work ke wajah...
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se kuch trains cancel kar di gayi hai aur kuch trains apne destination se pahle hi khatam aur chalu ki jaengi. Rajnandgaon-Nagpur third rail line project ke andar, 228 kilometer ki third rail line ka construction 3540 crore rupees me ho raha hai.
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Jul 09 (18:10)   21 Trains Cancelled, 11 Terminated Due to Railway Work in Chhattisgarh

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read full article... 21 एक्सप्रेस और पैसेंजर ट्रेनें निरस्‍त, सफर हुआ मुश्किल, धड़ाधड़ कैंसिल हुए 10 हजार टिकटों का पैसा रिफंड

Due to siding connectivity and auto signaling work on the Akaltara-Naila section of the South East Central Railway Bilaspur division, 21 express and passenger trains will be cancelled and 11 trains will be terminated before reaching their destination from July 12th to 16th. This has caused inconvenience to passengers, particularly those...
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holding confirmed tickets to Delhi, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra, who now need to reschedule their travel. The Railway has refunded 10,000 tickets so far. The cancellations come at a time when many migrant workers are returning home after the agricultural season and summer holidays, and students are travelling to bigger cities for education. This has resulted in full occupancy and waiting lists exceeding 300 in many trains. The railway officials claim that they are working to complete the work as soon as possible to increase train speed after completion.

South East Central Railway Bilaspur division ke Akaltara-Naila section mein siding connectivity aur auto signaling ka kaam chalne ki wajah se, 12 July se 16 July tak 21 express aur passenger trains cancel kar di gayi hain. Iske saath hi, 11 trains ko unke destination pe pahunchne se pehle hi terminate...
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kar diya jaayega. Isse Delhi, Odisha, Jharkhand aur Maharashtra jaane wale confirmed ticket wale passengers ko apna programme fir se banana pad raha hai. Ab tak, railway ne 10,000 tickets ka paisa refund kiya hai. Ye cancellations aise time par ho rahi hain jab bahut saare migrant workers khali season aur summer holidays ke baad apne ghar laut rahe hain aur students padhai ke liye bade shaharon ki taraf ja rahe hain. Isse kai trains fully booked ho gayi hain aur waiting list 300 se bhi zyada ho gayi hai. Railway officials ka kehna hai ki woh kaam jaldi se jaldi pura karne ki koshish kar rahe hain aur kaam pura hone ke baad trains ki speed badh jaayegi.
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Jun 12 (10:30)   Bilaspur Rail Division Enhances Security with CCTV Cameras at Stations

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read full article... Railway News: निर्भया फंड से रेल मंडल के नौ स्टेशनों में कैमरे से निगरानी

The Bilaspur Rail Division is installing CCTV cameras at various stations using the Nirbhaya Fund. Nine stations have already received additional cameras, which are monitored by a dedicated control room staffed by women. These cameras are used to deter crime, protect passengers, and ensure the safety of railway property. ...
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The cameras are high-definition and feature facial recognition technology. The goal is to create a safer and more secure travel experience for passengers. The cameras have been installed at seven stations: Raigarh (32 cameras), Pendrarod (16 cameras), Anuppur (32 cameras), Shahdol (16 cameras), Akaltara (12 cameras), Champa (23 cameras), and Korba (9 cameras). Installation is underway at Ambikapur (14 cameras) and Umaria (15 cameras).

Bilaspur Rail Division mein Nirbhaya Fund se alag-alag railway station pe CCTV cameras lagaye ja rahe hain. Ab tak nau stations pe yeh cameras lag gaye hain. In cameras ki monitoring ke liye banaye gaye control room mein mahila security force ke members hain. Yeh cameras passengers ki suraksha...
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aur railway property ki safety ke liye hain. Cameras high-definition hain aur facial recognition technology bhi hai. Raigarh (32 cameras), Pendrarod (16 cameras), Anuppur (32 cameras), Shahdol (16 cameras), Akaltara (12 cameras), Champa (23 cameras), aur Korba (9 cameras) pe cameras lag gaye hain. Ambikapur (14 cameras) aur Umaria (15 cameras) pe bhi cameras lagaye ja rahe hain.
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May 23 (20:39)   Bilaspur Railway Division to Hire 66 Helpers for ATVM Machines

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read full article... ATVM के इस्तेमाल को बढ़ावा देने रिटायर्ड रेलकर्मी करेंगे मदद:बिलासपुर रेल मंडल के 17 स्टेशनों में होगी शुरूआत, 14 जून को भरे जाएंगे टेंडर

The Bilaspur Railway Division is hiring 66 people to assist passengers with using Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) at 17 stations. Retired railway employees will be prioritized. These ATVM machines were introduced to reduce crowds at ticket counters and improve passenger convenience, but their usage was hindered when the initially deployed...
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staff was removed. The Railway administration has now decided to appoint helpers to facilitate the use of ATVM machines. Any individual can apply to be an ATVM Facilitator. Retired railway employees, their family members, or any citizen can submit their applications by 3:30 PM on June 14, 2024, at the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager's office in Bilaspur. Retired railway employees and their family members will be prioritized, and they will receive a 3% commission on ticket sales. In case no retired railway employee or their family member is available for a particular location, applications from citizens aged 18 or above and with a minimum of 10th grade education will be considered. The selected facilitators will be issued identification cards by the Commercial Department, enabling them to work as facilitators until March 31, 2025. The stations and number of facilitators required are: Bilaspur (12), Raigarh (6), Anuppur (3), Akaltara (3), Janjgir-Naila (3), Pendra Road (3), Kharsia (3), Umaria (3), Kotma (3), Sakti (3), Burhar (3), Baradwar (3), Uslapur (3), Ambikapur (3), Champa (3), Shahdol (6), and Korba (3).

Bilaspur Railway Division mein 17 stations par ATVM machines use karne mein passengers ko help karne ke liye 66 logon ki recruitment ki jaa rahi hai. Retired railway employees ko priority di jaayegi. Aise ATVM machines ticket counters pe crowd kam karne aur passenger convenience badhane ke liye lagae gaye...
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the, but unka use kam hone laga jab pehle appointed staff ko hata diya gaya. Ab Railway administration ne ATVM machines ke use ke liye helpers appoint karne ka decision liya hai. Koi bhi individual ATVM facilitator ban sakta hai. Retired railway employees, unke family members ya koi bhi citizen 14 June 2024 ko 3:30 PM tak Bilaspur ke Senior Divisional Commercial Manager's office mein application submit kar sakte hain. Retired railway employees aur unke family members ko priority di jaayegi, aur unhe ticket sales par 3% commission milega. Agar kisi location par retired railway employee ya unka family member nahi available hai, to 18 saal se zyada aur minimum 10th pass citizens ke applications pe विचार किया jaayega. Selected facilitators ko Commercial Department ki taraf se identification card issue ki jaayegi, jisse wo March 31, 2025 tak facilitator ke roop mein kaam kar sakenge. Stations aur facilitators ki number yeh hai: Bilaspur (12), Raigarh (6), Anuppur (3), Akaltara (3), Janjgir-Naila (3), Pendra Road (3), Kharsia (3), Umaria (3), Kotma (3), Sakti (3), Burhar (3), Baradwar (3), Uslapur (3), Ambikapur (3), Champa (3), Shahdol (6), aur Korba (3).
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