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New Passenger Trains to Rowghat Set to Run from October, First Rail Link Since Independence
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Indian Railways will inaugurate two passenger services to Rowghat in Madhya Pradesh from October, marking the first rail connection to the town since 1947.
The Ministry of Railways announced that two new passenger trains will commence operations to Rowghat, a town in Madhya Pradesh, starting in October. This marks the first time the rail line reaches Rowghat since India gained independence in 1947, restoring a historic link that had remained dormant for decades.
The new services are expected to run daily, connecting Rowghat with major junctions on the central railway network. Railway officials said the addition will improve mobility for residents, boost local commerce and facilitate tourism in the region's scenic surroundings.
Construction and track upgrades were completed earlier this year, and safety inspections have been cleared. The launch is part of a broader effort by Indian Railways to expand connectivity in underserved areas and enhance passenger options across the country.
The new services are expected to run daily, connecting Rowghat with major junctions on the central railway network. Railway officials said the addition will improve mobility for residents, boost local commerce and facilitate tourism in the region's scenic surroundings.
Construction and track upgrades were completed earlier this year, and safety inspections have been cleared. The launch is part of a broader effort by Indian Railways to expand connectivity in underserved areas and enhance passenger options across the country.