Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for seven railway projects and dedicated four major railway projects to the nation in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, at a total cost of ₹2,695 crore. Additionally, he virtually flagged off the MEMU train service between Abhanpur and Raipur from the event venue in Mohbhatta, Bilaspur. These projects will strengthen rail transport in the state, significantly benefiting both passenger and freight transportation.
7 Railway Projects for Which the Foundation Stone Was Laid:
Kharsia-Jharadih (Fifth Line) – 6 km (Cost: ₹80 crore)
Sargbundia-Madwarani (Third & Fourth Line) – 12 km (Cost: ₹168 crore)
Dadhapara-Bilha-Dagori (Fourth Line) – 16 km (Cost: ₹256 crore)
Nipania-Bhatapara-Hathbandh (Fourth Line) – 23 km (Cost: ₹347 crore)
Bhilai-Bhilai Nagar-Durg Link Cabin (Fourth Line) – 12 km (Cost: ₹233 crore)
Rajnandgaon-Dongargarh (Fourth Line) – 31 km (Cost: ₹328 crore)
Kargi Road-Salka Road (Third Line) – 8 km (Cost: ₹95 crore)
Railway Projects Dedicated to the Nation:
Rajnandgaon-Bortalao (Third Line) – 48 km (Cost: ₹747 crore)
New Rail Line – Mandir Hasaud-Kendri-Abhanpur – 26 km (Cost: ₹353 crore)
Durg-Raipur (Automatic Signaling) – 37 rail km (Cost: ₹88 crore)
100% Electrification of Railway Lines in Chhattisgarh
Inauguration of MEMU Train Service:
Abhanpur-Raipur (via Mandir Hasaud) MEMU Train Service
Key Benefits of the Projects:
Better Connectivity for New Raipur: The launch of the MEMU train service between Abhanpur, Raipur, and Mandir Hasaud will provide great relief to local passengers. This service will save time and money for daily commuters traveling to the Chhattisgarh State Ministry and Secretariat while enhancing connectivity between rural and urban areas.
Faster and More Convenient Travel for Passengers: The construction of new railway lines and additional tracks will increase train speeds, making travel faster and more seamless.
Improvement in Rail Traffic: The third, fourth, and fifth-line projects will enhance train operation capacity, ensuring timely train movement.
Boost to Freight Transport: The modernization of industrial railway routes will facilitate faster and more cost-effective transport of coal, steel, and other goods, strengthening the state’s economy.
Better Connectivity for the New Capital Region: The Abhanpur-Kendri-Mandir Hasaud railway line will directly connect New Raipur to the railway network, accelerating regional development.
These projects will modernize Chhattisgarh’s railway network, enhance freight and passenger transport speeds, and play a crucial role in strengthening the state’s economy.
On this occasion, at the event venue in Mohbhatta, Bilaspur, Governor of Chhattisgarh Shri Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Arun Sao and Shri Vijay Sharma, public representatives, officials from the Railways, NTPC, and other organizations, as well as a large gathering of people, were present.
