Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai will participate in the inauguration program of Tadoki-Raoghat and Abhanpur-Kurud broad gauge railway line organized in the capital Raipur today. On this occasion, new passenger train services Raoghat-Raipur and Raipur-Kurud will also be inaugurated.
Also, the foundation stone of Electric Railway Engine Maintenance Facility will be laid in Raipur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav will join the program through video conferencing.
It is noteworthy that a 95 km long railway line has been constructed between Dallirajhra to Raoghat at a cost of approximately Rs 1,628 crore. This important project has been completed with the completion of 17.5 km railway line between Tadoki and Raoghat.
With the establishment of rail connectivity, the citizens of the area will get better transportation facilities. Besides, iron ore transportation, industrial activities and trade are also expected to get a boost.
Gauge conversion work of 22 km railway line between Abhanpur to Kurud has been completed. This will provide convenience to the passengers in traveling to the capital Raipur. At the same time, the remaining work in Kurud-Dhamtari railway section is in progress.
During the program, the foundation stone of Electric Railway Engine Maintenance Facility will also be laid in Raipur. Once this facility is developed, it will have the capacity to maintain 300 high horse power electric locomotives in future. This will help in making rail operations more smooth and strengthening the rail infrastructure in the state.