Gwalior's main railway station, built in 1878, serves a population of 17 lakh, causing congestion. The Birla Nagar station, located within the city, could have been developed as a satellite station to alleviate the load, but both railway officials and representatives have ignored this potential solution. The main station, though undergoing...
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reconstruction and expansion, will continue to face capacity issues as the number of trains and passengers increases. To mitigate risks, a two-month trial run of trains operating from Birla Nagar is being considered, specifically the Kalaras MEMU and the Bhind-Itawa passenger trains.