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Rail Network to Double by 2030
World-class Facilities at 32 Amrit Bharat Railway Stations
Surveys for New Railway Projects in Final Stage
Rail Development to Boost Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Employment
Raipur, June 27, 2025:
With the initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh is moving steadily toward the vision of a Developed India and Developed Chhattisgarh. To boost the state’s economy, several new railway projects have been approved. Between 1853 and 2014 (over 161 years), only 1,100 route kilometers of railway lines were laid in Chhattisgarh. However, under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, the railway network is expected to double to 2,200 route kilometers by 2030.
In the Union Budget 2025–26, Chhattisgarh has been allocated ₹6,925 crore for railway projects. Currently, railway development projects worth ₹47,000 crore are in progress in the state with central assistance. The state has received two new Vande Bharat trains—Raipur–Visakhapatnam and Raipur–Nagpur—and has also decided to conduct a metro train survey. It’s notable that during the tenure of former Prime Minister Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a zonal railway office was sanctioned in Bilaspur.
Completion of these projects will significantly enhance rail infrastructure in the state and open up vast opportunities in tourism, trade, industry, and employment. These developments will accelerate Chhattisgarh’s socio-economic growth.
World-Class Railway Stations
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 32 railway stations in Chhattisgarh are being upgraded with world-class facilities. Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated redeveloped stations at Ambikapur, Urkura, Bhilai, Bhanupratappur, and Dongargarh under this scheme.
A total of ₹1,680 crore is being invested in the redevelopment of 32 stations, including major stations like:
Bilaspur (₹435 crore)
Raipur (₹463 crore)
Durg (₹456 crore)
Stations being redeveloped include Bhatapara, Bhilai Power House, Tilda Neora, Bilha, Balod, Dalli Rajhara, Hathbandh, Sarona, Maroda, Mandir Hasaud, Nipania, Bhilai Nagar, Raigarh, Baradwar, Champa, Naila, Janjgir, Akaltara, Korba, Uslapur, Pendra Road, Baikunthpur Road, Mahasamund, Jagdalpur, among others.
Ongoing Railway Projects in Chhattisgarh
Major projects under implementation (total worth ₹47,000 crore):
Rajnandgaon–Nagpur 3rd Line: 228 km (48 km in Chhattisgarh), Cost: ₹3,544.25 crore
Bilaspur–Jharsuguda 4th Line: 206 km (153 km in Chhattisgarh), Cost: ₹2,135.34 crore
Kharsia–Dharamjaigarh New Line: 162.5 km, Cost: ₹3,438.39 crore
Gaurela–Pendra Road–Gevra Road Project: 156.81 km, Cost: ₹4,970.11 crore
Gauge Conversion (Kendri–Dhamtari & Abhanpur–Rajim): 67.20 km, Cost: ₹544 crore
Boridand–Ambikapur Doubling: 80 km, Cost: ₹776 crore
Chirmiri–Nagpur New Halt Line: 17 km, Cost: ₹622.34 crore
New Projects Approved in Bastar Region
The Ministry of Railways has approved the Raughat–Jagdalpur new railway line (140 km), with an estimated cost of ₹3,513.11 crore. This is seen as a milestone in the economic and industrial development of the Bastar region. The project is expected to promote travel, tourism, trade, and job creation and play a vital role in combating Naxalism.
Additionally, the Kottavalasa–Kirandul (KK) Line Doubling is progressing rapidly. Out of the 446 km total length, 170 km lies in Chhattisgarh, and 148 km of doubling has already been completed.
Sukma, Dantewada, and Bijapur to Join Railway Network
A new railway line from Kothagudem (Telangana) to Kirandul (160.33 km) is being planned. The final location survey is in its final stage. Out of this, 138.51 km will pass through Chhattisgarh’s Sukma, Dantewada, and Bijapur districts—regions so far without any railway connectivity. This line is expected to dramatically improve transportation and socio-economic development.
New Projects in Survey Stage
Final-stage surveys and DPR preparation are underway for:
Ambikapur–Barwadih Line: 200 km, ₹9,718 crore
Kharsia–New Raipur–Parmalakasa Line: 278 km, ₹7,854 crore
Raughat–Jagdalpur Line: 140 km, ₹3,513 crore
Sardega–Bhalumara Line: 37.24 km, ₹1,282 crore
Dharamjaigarh–Pathalgaon–Lohardaga Line: 301 km, ₹16,834 crore
Chhattisgarh Railway Corporation Project
The Chhattisgarh government has allocated ₹300 crore for a new Katghora–Dongargarh railway line, which will help reduce freight congestion on the Nagpur–Jharsuguda route. The Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Fund Advisory Committee has also approved ₹300 crore for land acquisition and preliminary construction work for the Dongargarh–Kabirdham–Mungeli–Katghora railway line.
