Madhya Pradesh: Satna–Devendra Nagar and Rewa–Churhat rail sections opened (118 km)
Two new sections of the Lalitpur–Singrauli new rail line were opened on 24 October 2026: Satna to Devendra Nagar (53 km) and Rewa to Churhat (65 km). The Rewa–Churhat stretch runs through hilly ground and needed several bridges and tunnels, the longest tunnel being 3.33 km. A new passenger service between Devendra Nagar and Churhat started the same day.
Railways New line Madhya Pradesh
Why it matters: Sidhi district gets a railway line for the first time, and the Panna, Satna, Rewa and Sidhi areas get easier passenger travel and a route for limestone, cement and clinker freight.
Official sources
- Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Railways, release 2327658, 23 Oct 2026
- West Central Railway official account on X, 24 Oct 2026 (inauguration of both sections)
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