MADHYA PRADESH (Metro Rail News): A significant milestone in railway connectivity was achieved in Madhya Pradesh’s Vindhya Region on 24 October 2026, with the addition of two railway lines, Satna-Devendranagar (53-km) and Rewa-Churhat (65-km) rail sections. The two sections have a combined length of 118-km.
It was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, who joined from New Delhi through video conferencing and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav. The Devendranagar-Churhat passenger train service also commenced on the same occasion.
The programme at Nagod Railway Station was attended by Smt. Pratima Bagri, Minister of State in the Government of Madhya Pradesh; Shri Ganesh Singh, Member of Parliament from Satna; Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma, Member of Parliament from Khajuraho; Shri Nagendra Singh, MLA from Nagod; and other public representatives.
Satna-Devandranagar Railway Section
The 53-km-long new railway line from Satna to Devendranagar has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 873 Crores.
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Satna has a significant presence of limestone, cement and other mineral-based industries. These new railway lines will help in the transportation of these goods easily without many hurdles.
In the Devendranagar, Nagod and Panna regions the railway line will provide access to farmers and traders with new, bigger markets.
Rewa-Churhat Railway Section
Rewa to Churhat railway line which is 65 km long is made at a cost of Rs 1,070 crore. The project was completed with the final 22.5-km railway line section between Rampur Naikin and Churhat.
The programme held at Churhat Railway Station was attended by Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Rajendra Shukla, Member of Parliament from Rewa Shri Janardan Mishra, Member of Parliament from Sidhi Shri Rajesh Mishra, along with other officials and dignitaries.
First railway connection in Sidhi District since 1947
This is a historic milestone as the Sidhi District is being connected to the railway network for the first time since independence. The Churhat extension has brought rail connection to Sidhi District for the first time. It is not just a mode for transportation for the residents of Sidhi District but also the bearer for new development opportunities. It will allow access to educational institutions for students, better healthcare facilities for patients, and employment opportunities for the youth.
Ongoing railway projects
In the financial year of 2026-27 budget allocation of Rs 15,188 crore has been made for development in Madhya Pradesh while Rs 1,18,379 crore worth of railway projects are still in progress, which included doubling work, construction of third and fourth railway lines, new railway lines and gauge conversion lines.
Work is in progress in railway sections such as Lalitpur-Singrauli, Satna-Rewa, Katni-Singrauli, Jabalpur-Gondia, Bina-Bhopal-Itarsi, Itarsi-Nagpur, Ratlam-Khandwa, Indore-Budni, Indore-Dahod and Indore-Manmad.
It will also strengthen freight transportation and boost passenger movement while also creating new opportunities for trade, employment and other industrial activities.
Railway Minister on addition of these railway lines
Ashwini Vaishnav the Railway Minister said that the strengthened rail connectivity is improving the Vindhya and Bundelkhand regions. According to him, the project will fulfill the demands and make education, healthcare services and employment accessible across the region. He referred to the railway connection of Srinagar, Mizoram at the Pamban Bridge. He also mentioned other achievements in Rowghat.
As soon as these projects are completed, they will pave the way for upcoming rail lines. More than 100 long distance trains and 50 to 60 short distance train services like MEMU and intercity trains could be introduced.
CM Dr. Mohan Yadav mentioned that the new rail connectivity brought railway services to areas that remained unconnected before. He described this development as a gift on the occasion of Diwali. He said that the rail connection across this area would improve economic activities in the mineral-rich Bundelkhand region, particularly benefiting the diamond trade in Panna.
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