The Ministry of Railways announced on 24 October 2026 the inauguration of the Satna-Devendranagar (53 km) and Rewa-Churhat (65 km) rail sections. These projects, part of the Lalitpur-Singrauli Railway Project, aim to connect the Vindhya and Bundelkhand regions to the national network, specifically benefiting the Sidhi district. A new Devendranagar-Churhat passenger train service was also launched to assist students, patients, and daily commuters. The release does not say when the full project takes effect, but the sections were inaugurated on the date of the announcement.
Key points
- Rewa-Churhat line (65 km) constructed at approximately ₹1,070 crore.
- Satna-Devendranagar line (53 km) constructed at approximately ₹873 crore.
- New passenger train service launched between Devendranagar and Churhat.
- Railway projects worth approximately ₹1 lakh crore are currently underway in Madhya Pradesh.
- Approximately 80 railway stations in the state are included in a redevelopment programme.
When it applies
- inauguration of rail sections and flagging off of train service
Who it affects
- residents of Sidhi district and Vindhya/Bundelkhand regions