95% of scheduled trains operated in Bilaspur, but no data on cancellations or diversions

The government responded by citing infrastructure projects and operational statistics.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant; Answered by the Ministry of Railways (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).

What the government said

• Approximately 95% of scheduled trains were operated in Bilaspur division during 2025-26.
• Over 98% of scheduled trains were operated in Raipur division during 2025-26.
• 96% of scheduled trains ran on designated routes in Bilaspur division.
• 97% of scheduled trains ran on designated routes in Raipur division.
• 9 recently completed infrastructure projects in South East Central Railway, including Kharsia-Korichhapar New Line and Champa-Jharsuguda 3rd Line.
• 17 ongoing infrastructure projects in South East Central Railway, including Kharsia-Dharamjaygarh New Line and Kharsia-Parmalkasa New Double Line.
• 33,624 Fog Safe Devices available across Indian Railways as of 31.05.2026.
• 36 projects sanctioned for Chhattisgarh state, totaling 2,398 km length and costing ₹48,202 crore.
• About 88% of tracks in South East Central Railway have been upgraded to 110 kmph and above speed potential.

Also in the document

• The answer does not provide a specific count of trains cancelled or diverted in the last year, instead providing the percentage of trains that were operated.
• The answer does not directly address the specific claim about inconvenience due to priority given to coal transportation, but lists maintenance and infrastructure works as reasons for regulation.
• The answer states that Indian Railways operates freight and passenger trains over common infrastructure, which necessitates regulation for maintenance and capacity augmentation.