Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi to discuss four key railway projects in the state: Dharamjaigarh-Pathalgaon-Lohardaga, Ambikapur-Barwadih, Kharsia-Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa, and Rowghat-Jagdalpur. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for expanding the rail network for the state's socio-economic development. He urged the speedy...
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implementation of these projects, highlighting their significance for connecting key cities, facilitating industrial growth, and providing alternative routes for coal and mineral transportation. The Railway Minister acknowledged the potential and benefits of these projects and assured expedited work, prioritizing them for their contribution to the state's overall development.

A new railway station near the Secretariat in Nava Raipur is expected to be completed by June, with passenger train services commencing before Diwali. The railway line connecting Nava Raipur to Kendri (Abhanpur) via a 25 km track is already complete, and three model stations are being built in the area....
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The station near the Secretariat, part of a multi-modal transport hub, will be integrated with bus and auto services. Other stations near Atal Nagar, Udyog Nagar, and Muktang are expected to be finished by December 2024. The project, originally scheduled for completion in December 2022, was delayed due to the pandemic and delays in obtaining track access from the Railway for electrification work. The station near the Secretariat is 80% complete and features include a shopping complex, integrated parking with bus and auto services, restaurants, and a 250-meter long railway platform. The project cost has escalated from ₹52 crores to ₹100 crores. The railway line is expected to significantly impact the development of Nava Raipur, connecting it to major cities like Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, and Bhilai. The first station in Nava Raipur will be located near Atal Nagar, about 2 km from Mandir Hasaud.

A new railway station near the Ministry in Nava Raipur is expected to be completed by June, with train services from Raipur to Mandir Hasaud, Nava Raipur, and Kendri (Abhanpur) starting before Diwali. The 25 km railway track between Nava Raipur and Kendri has been laid, and three model stations are...
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being built in the Nava Raipur area. The station near the Ministry, part of a multi-modal transport (MMT) hub, will provide bus and auto connectivity. The project, initially planned for December 2022, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and issues with railway break-down availability. The new railway line will feature a shopping complex above the station, parking facilities for buses, autos, and taxis, entertainment options, restaurants, hotels, and cafes. The project cost has increased from 52 crores to 100 crores. The railway line is expected to be a significant turning point for Nava Raipur's development, connecting it to major cities like Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, and Bhilai. The first station in Nava Raipur will be at Atal Nagar, located about 2 km from Mandir Hasaud.

The South East Central Railway is planning to build a coaching depot at the Kendri station in Raipur to improve the cleanliness and maintenance of trains in the Raipur division. The depot is being planned because there is not enough space at the main Raipur station to park and clean the...
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trains. Currently, trains are maintained at Durg and Bilaspur depots. The coaching depot at Kendri will allow trains to be cleaned and maintained in a dedicated facility, improving the overall cleanliness of the trains. It will also allow trains to be dispatched directly to the Raipur station from Kendri, reducing travel time and benefiting passengers. The project is still in the planning stages, with a proposal being sent to the zonal headquarters for approval. Once approved, the construction will be expedited. The Naya Raipur station, which is part of this project, is expected to be operational in two years, as only 50% of the construction is complete. The project was initially planned to be completed by 2020 but faced delays due to funding issues and delays by the executing agency.

The Indian Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the budget allocation for various railway zones across India via a video conference after the presentation of the interim budget. Chhattisgarh received a significant budget allocation of 6,896 crores, which is a significant increase from the previous year's allocation of 6,008 crores. This will...
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accelerate ongoing projects like the fourth railway line between Jharsuguda and Bilaspur, the doubling of lines, and the development of stations. 32 stations in the zone are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Yojana, with 1,665 crores dedicated to this initiative. Major stations like Bilaspur, Raipur, and Durg are being planned to be upgraded with world-class facilities. The budget increase signifies a focus on expanding rail infrastructure and improving passenger facilities.