Railways are expanding rapidly in India, and the Indore-Manmad new railway line project has been approved in this episode. Under this project, a 568 km long railway line will be constructed between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This project will not only improve regional connectivity, but will also promote economic and social development. Through this new railway line, tribal areas like Dhar, Khargone and Barwani will be connected to the railway network for the first time.
The distance between Indore and Mumbai from this project will be reduced from 830 km to 568 km. This will not only save time, but will also be convenient for passengers and traders. Apart from this, a total of 34 railway stations will be built under this project, out of which 17 new stations will be in Madhya Pradesh.
List of 17 new railway stations
A list of 17 new railway stations to be constructed on the Indore-Manmad railway line has been released. The following are these stations:
- Mhow
- Calod
- Kamadpur
- Shrub baroda
- Sarai pond
- Neemgarh
- Chikta Bad
- Gyaspurkhedi
- Kothada
- Jarvaah
- Azandi
- Baghadi
- Kusmari
- Jalavaniya
- Sali kalan
- Vanihar
- Bawadad
Project overview
| Project details | Acquaintance |
| Project Name | Indore-Manmad new railway line |
| total distance | 568 km |
| Number of states | Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| New station | 17 (in Madhya Pradesh) |
| total station | 34 |
| Major district | Dhar, Khargone, Barwani |
| Estimated cost | ₹ 14,745 Crore |
| Project time limit | Year 2026 |
Project benefits
There are many advantages of this project, which are the following:
- Travel time reduction: Travel from Indore to Mumbai will now be more fast and convenient.
- Economic Development: This railway line will act as an Economic Corridor, which will boost trade and industry.
- Social Connectivity: Tribal areas will be connected to the railway network for the first time.
- Revenue hike: In the initial years, about 50 lakh passengers will travel on this route, which will give the railways a revenue of ₹ 900 crore every year.
- Environmental Benefits: Rail transport is more environmentally friendly than road transport.
Railway station construction process
The Ministry of Railways has started land acquisition work for this project. The process of acquiring land of 18 villages of Mhow tehsil is going on. These villages include Khedi, Chainpura, Kamadpur, Khudalpura etc. Apart from this, the process of land acquisition is also going on in Dhule and Shindkheda districts.
Other facts related to the project
- A total of 16 pairs of passenger trains will be run on this railway line.
- This rail route will pass through districts like Dhar, Khargone and Barwani.
- On completion of the project, about 3 million people will directly connect with railway services.
Challenges and solutions
There are many challenges in this project, such as:
- Land acquisition: Land acquisition is a major challenge in rural areas.
- Environmental Issues: Environment can be affected during construction work.
- Financial management: It is necessary to ensure funding for such a large project.
To resolve these challenges, the government has appointed special officials and adequate amount has been allocated in the budget.
conclusion
Indore-Manmad new railway line project is a major step towards strengthening India’s railway network. This project will not only improve regional connectivity, but will also accelerate economic and social development.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on government announcements and schemes. If you want to confirm any special information related to this scheme or project, contact the official sources or local administration.
