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Chhattisgarh railway network expansion

Overview

Chhattisgarh has initiated several railway expansion projects to improve regional connectivity. Initial developments included the inauguration of new services connecting Raipur to Rawghat and Kurud, alongside the opening of the Tadoki-Rawghat line and the Abhanpur-Kurud broad gauge line. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai noted that these projects aim to assist commuters and students by reducing travel times.

Following these launches, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced further sanctioned infrastructure projects. These include the construction of additional railway lines from Katni and Shahdol to Pendra Road, and from Pendra Road to Bilaspur, as well as a third line from Champa to Korba. Two new major corridors have also been sanctioned to run north and south of the existing Jharsuguda–Bilaspur–Gondia route, which officials expect could allow for at least 100 additional trains to operate.

Expanding on these connectivity efforts, three new train services are scheduled for inauguration on October 20. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will flag off these services during ceremonies held at the Raipur and Raoghat railway stations to provide more travel options for passengers within the state.

Entities

Ashwini Vaishnaw · Chhattisgarh · Indian Railways · Vishnu Deo Sai · Narendra Modi

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New train services to launch in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

    New rail services are launching in Jharkhand, connecting Tatanagar to Jaipur, and in Chhattisgarh, where three new trains will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chhattisgarh railway network to expand with new lines and corridors

    Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced major railway expansions in Chhattisgarh, including new lines, corridors, and train services to connect remote regions like North Bastar Kanker to Raipur.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chhattisgarh launches new Raipur-Rawghat and Raipur-Kurud train services

    Chhattisgarh has launched new train services between Raipur and Rawghat, and Raipur and Kurud, to improve regional connectivity.

Sources

bansalnews.com · desitalkchicago.com · khabarindiatv.com · navbharatlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · samacharnama.com

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