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PM Narendra Modi flags off first train to Dhar, ending 77-year rail gap
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 01:48 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the inaugural train to Dhar, restoring rail connectivity to the city after a 77‑year hiatus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the inaugural train bound for Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, marking the restoration of rail service to the city after a 77‑year gap since 1947. The launch was attended by senior railway officials and local dignitaries, who highlighted the project’s significance for regional connectivity and economic development.
The new service is the first direct rail link to Dhar since India’s independence, ending a long-standing demand for better transport infrastructure in the tribal‑dominant district. Officials said the line will facilitate smoother movement of passengers and goods, boosting trade and tourism in the region.
The train’s departure was witnessed by a crowd of residents who expressed optimism that the rail connection will open new opportunities for education, healthcare and employment. The Ministry of Railways has indicated that additional services will be introduced in the coming months to meet growing demand.
The new service is the first direct rail link to Dhar since India’s independence, ending a long-standing demand for better transport infrastructure in the tribal‑dominant district. Officials said the line will facilitate smoother movement of passengers and goods, boosting trade and tourism in the region.
The train’s departure was witnessed by a crowd of residents who expressed optimism that the rail connection will open new opportunities for education, healthcare and employment. The Ministry of Railways has indicated that additional services will be introduced in the coming months to meet growing demand.