Two New Rail Lines Launched in MP; Train Travel Available for Just ₹10

Rail connectivity in the Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh has been improved. On October 24, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated new rail lines and launched a MEMU train service, with fares starting at just ₹10.

For residents of the Vindhya region in Madhya Pradesh, rail travel is set to become more convenient. The launch of these new rail lines brings significant relief to the people of Sidhi district, who had long awaited better rail connectivity. Travel between Satna, Rewa, and surrounding areas will now be much easier. Notably, passengers can travel between certain stations on the new MEMU train for a fare of only ₹10.

On October 24, 2024, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the new rail lines via a virtual ceremony. Additionally, a new MEMU passenger train running between Devendra Nagar and Churhat was flagged off.

What was the cost of the rail network?

Satna–Devendra Nagar Rail Line: Spanning approximately 53 kilometers, this line was constructed at a cost of over ₹800 crore.
Rewa–Churhat Rail Line: This rail route, which is about 65 kilometers long, was built at a cost exceeding ₹1,000 crore.
Rail Tunnel: A 3.33-kilometer-long rail tunnel has also been constructed on the Rewa–Churhat route, serving as a key component of the project.
In total, this rail network was developed at a cost of over ₹1,800 crore. The opening of these two rail routes will enhance connectivity between the Vindhya and Bundelkhand regions, offering passengers an alternative to road travel.

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— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 24, 2026

What will the fare be on the Satna–Devendra Nagar route?

Satna to Karhi: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 10–15 km.
Satna to Barethiya: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 19 km.
Satna to Nagod: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 31 km.
Satna to Phulwari: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 43 km.
Satna to Devendranagar: ₹15–20 for a distance of approximately 53 km.

What is the fare for the Rewa–Churhat MEMU train?

Rewa to Silpara: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 8 km.
Rewa to Govindgarh: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 21 km.
Rewa to Baghwar: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 36 km.
Rewa to Rampur Naikin: ₹10 for a distance of approximately 49 km.
Rewa to Churhat: ₹15–20 for a distance of approximately 65 km.

How many stops will there be on the Satna–Devendranagar route?

A total of 6 stations have been designated for passengers on this rail route:

Satna
Karhi
Barethiya
Nagod
Phulwari
Devendranagar

How many stations are there on the Rewa–Churhat rail line?

Rewa
Silpara
Govindgarh
Baghwar
Rampur Naikin
Churhat