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Railways Connects Remote Chhattisgarh Town After 79 Years
Indian Railways reaches Chhattisgarh's Rowghat for first time since Independence, opening Rs 1,628 crore line and two new trains.
In brief
Indian Railways reaches Chhattisgarh's Rowghat for first time since Independence, opening Rs 1,628 crore line and two new trains. Indian Railways connected Rowghat in Chhattisgarh to national rail network after 79 years, opening a Rs 1,628 crore line and two new passenger trains. Originally reported by The Economic…
Railways reaches Rowghat after 79 years
Indian Railways connects Rowghat in Chhattisgarh to national rail network for first time since Independence.
Tadoki-Rowghat line opens
Tadoki-Rowghat broad-gauge railway line inaugurated with Abhanpur-Kurud line, two new passenger trains flagged off.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister attends
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended inauguration, noting state received over Rs 7,000 crore railway budget allocation.
New passenger services launched
Rowghat-Raipur and Raipur-Kurud passenger services flagged off to improve access to state capital.
Rail connectivity boosts industry
New railway link improves iron ore transport to Bhilai Steel Plant and supports regional trade.
Railway Minister congratulates
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulates Chhattisgarh on railway projects and new passenger services.
Two new railway lines open
Abhanpur-Kurud broad-gauge line opens for passengers, improving travel to Raipur and supporting local commerce.
What to remember
Indian Railways connected Rowghat in Chhattisgarh to national rail network after 79 years, opening a Rs 1,628 crore line and two new passenger trains.
