# 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.
- Title: Railways Connects Remote Chhattisgarh Town After 79 Years
- Summary: Indian Railways reaches Chhattisgarh's Rowghat for first time since Independence, opening Rs 1,628 crore line and two new trains. Indian Railways connected…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/after-79-years-railways-reaches-this-remote-town-for-the-first-time-since-independence-rs-1628-crore-line-opens-two-new-trains-flagged-off/articleshow/135081915.cms
- Author: Trending Desk
- Published: 2026-10-21T04:21:00+00:00
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- Topics: indian railways, rowghat, chhattisgarh, railways, seahawks, nfl, transportation
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.