The Indian Ministry of Railways has approved a survey for a new railway line connecting Ambikapur and Korba in Chhattisgarh. This is causing excitement in the Sarguja region. The previous survey, conducted in 2020-21, showed a distance of 207 km between Ambikapur and Korba, which was considered too long. The proposed...
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route would connect Ambikapur with Korba via Korba district, adding to the distance. Local residents have raised concerns about this route and are advocating for a shorter route via Lakhanpur, Kedma, Matringa, Siyang, Chirra, and Batati, which would reduce the distance to 110 km. They believe this would also decrease the overall cost of the project. The Ministry of Railways is expected to allocate funds for the survey, which is hoped to lead to the extension of the railway line from Ambikapur. This project is part of an initiative to connect northern and central Chhattisgarh to Uttar Pradesh through an energy corridor.

The final survey reports and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for two new rail lines, Ambikapur to Renukut (Uttar Pradesh) and Ambikapur to Barwadih (Jharkhand), have been submitted to the Railway Board. The Ambikapur-Renukut line is considered more beneficial due to its shorter distance and lower cost, estimated at 8,217 crore rupees...
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for a double line. The Renukut line also offers potential for coal transportation and connects to existing coal mines and blocks. The proposed rail line also strengthens the case for connecting Korba to Renukut via Ambikapur, a long-standing demand in the region. This new route will reduce travel time between Ambikapur and Raipur to six hours and Ambikapur and Delhi to 13 hours, boosting tourism and economic opportunities in the region.

Chhattisgarh has received approval for final surveys and DPR construction for two new railway line projects. The first project involves expanding the railway line from Korba to Ambikapur, covering 180 kilometers, while the second project extends the line from Gadchiroli-Bijapur to Bacheli, spanning 490 kilometers. The approval was granted by the...
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Ministry of Railways, with a total estimated cost of 16.75 crores for both projects. The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnudev Say, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval, stating that it will further strengthen the state's railway infrastructure and create numerous employment opportunities for the people of Bastar and Sarguja divisions.

Chhattisgarh will see improved rail connectivity with Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha through two new rail lines. The 670 km line between Korba-Ambikapur and Gadchiroli-Bacheli received approval for a final survey and DPR with an allocation of 16 crore rupees. The 180 km Korba-Ambikapur line and the 490 km Gadchiroli-Bacheli line...
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will enhance transport and freight movement, especially in the northern region of Chhattisgarh, including the energy hub Korba and Ambikapur. With 25 ongoing rail projects totaling 2,731 km and costing 37,018 crore rupees, Chhattisgarh is witnessing significant investments in its railway infrastructure. The central government's commitment to Chhattisgarh's rail development is evident in the allocated budget of 6,922 crore rupees, exceeding the previous average annual allocation by 22 times.

The Indian Railways has approved the final location survey for a new railway line connecting Korba to Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. This line, part of the government's energy corridor, is designed to facilitate coal transportation from mines in Central and North Chhattisgarh. The 351-kilometer line, estimated to cost ₹4973 crore, will pass...
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through Ambikapur and connect to Renukut in Uttar Pradesh. The final location survey for the Ambikapur-Renukut section is already complete, and the Ministry of Railways has allocated ₹4.5 crore for the Korba-Ambikapur section. The new line will also benefit passenger transportation, potentially extending the reach of existing long-distance trains currently operating from Korba to destinations like Amritsar, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam, and Bengaluru. The new railway line will enhance the transportation of coal and bauxite, contributing to the overall economic development of the region. Currently, over 20 active coal mines operate in the region, with more proposed in the future. The project has been welcomed as a significant step towards addressing the region's growing demand for better railway infrastructure and services.