Railways reach Rawghat for the first time since independence, a new historical chapter will be added to Chhattisgarh's development: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Raipur / October 20 is set to be recorded as a historic achievement in the railway history of Chhattisgarh. For the first time since independence, the railway will reach Rawghat. The Tadoqi - Rawghat rail line and Abhanpur - Kurud broad gauge rail line will be inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. On this occasion, new passenger rail services from Rawghat - Raipur and Raipur - Kurud will also be launched, and the foundation stone for an Electric Rail Engine Maintenance Facility in Raipur will be laid. Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw will join the program through video conferencing.
Congratulating the people of the state on this historic achievement, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that the arrival of the railway to Rawghat is not just an expansion of the rail network, but an important step connecting the remote areas of Bastar and South Chhattisgarh with new possibilities for development. This will expand educational, health, employment, trade, and transportation facilities, and give new momentum to the socio-economic development of the region.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, railway infrastructure is expanding unprecedentedly in Chhattisgarh. The resolve of the double-engine government is that modern transportation facilities should reach the remote and tribal areas of the state, and the benefits of development should reach the last person.
Railways to Rawghat - New Speed for Bastar's Development
A new 95 km long rail line has been completed between Dalli Rajhara and Rawghat at a cost of approximately ₹1,628 crore. With the completion of the 17.5 km rail line between Tadoqi and Rawghat, this important project is now complete.
The establishment of rail connectivity to Rawghat will provide better transportation facilities to the citizens of the region, making access to education, health, employment, and business opportunities easier. This will also boost industrial and economic activities. This rail link will also be important for the transportation of iron ore from the Rawghat region and for the needs of the country's steel industry, including the Bhilai Steel Plant.
Abhanpur - Kurud Broad Gauge Line will make travel to the capital easier
Under the Abhanpur - Dhamtari gauge conversion project, the gauge conversion work of the 22 km rail line between Abhanpur and Kurud has been completed. Its inauguration will expand rail connectivity in the region and provide better travel facilities to passengers to the capital Raipur. Work is in progress on the remaining Kurud-Dhamtari section of the project.
The commencement of new passenger rail services from Rawghat - Raipur and Raipur - Kurud will benefit students, working professionals, farmers, traders, and general passengers with direct rail connectivity. This will also promote activities related to education, health, trade, agriculture, and tourism.
Modern Rail Engine Maintenance Facility to be developed in Raipur
The foundation stone for an Electric Rail Engine Maintenance Facility will also be laid in Raipur. With the development of this modern facility, the capacity to maintain 300 high-horsepower electric rail engines will be developed in the future. This will help in making rail operations smoother and meeting increasing freight transportation needs.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that new rail lines, passenger services, and modern rail infrastructure will give new momentum to Chhattisgarh's development journey. The whistle of the train to Rawghat is no longer just the start of a journey, but the beginning of a new era of development, trust, and new possibilities in Bastar.