Raipur-Rajim railway service green signal
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai launched the new rail service in Rajim on Thursday. He increased the traffic facility of the people of the area and flagged off the new Memu train service from Rajim to Raipur. On this occasion, he also started expansion of Rajim-Raipur-Rajim Memu New Train Service and Raipur-Abhanpur Rail Service till Rajim. A large number of passengers boarded the train on this occasion and enthusiastically left for Raipur. There was an atmosphere of joy and gaiety in the entire area due to getting cheap and accessible new rail facilities.
Chief Minister Sai Said that from this new rail service, people of Gariaband and Devbhog region, including Rajim, will also get the option of cheap and affordable travel to the capital Raipur. This train will prove to be extremely useful for all including students, employed class and business class. He said that Prayag of Chhattisgarh, Rajim has now joined the rail network. The movement of the capital Raipur from rural areas has become more easy, convenient and economical.
The pace of development continuously for 19 months
Chief Minister Sai said that with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in our Chhattisgarh, the pace of development has been continuously for 19 months. The Chief Minister said that the rapid investment in railway infrastructure will create a new future for generations to come. He informed that about eight years ago, Nairogage train used to run from Dhamtari to Raipur and now after a gap of eight years, broad gauge train facility has been available here. For this, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Sai said that at present, projects worth about Rs 45,000 crore of Railways are being operated in Chhattisgarh. A provision of about Rs 7,000 crore has been made in the budget of FY 2025-26, which is ensuring rapid expansion and development of railway services in the state.
On this occasion, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel, Lok Sabha MP Raipur Brijmohan Agrawal, Mahasamund MP Roop Kumari Chaudhary, Abhanpur MLA Indkumar Sahu, Rajim MLA Rohit Sahu, Chhattisgarh State Store Home Corporation President Chandulal Sahu, Nagar Palika Gobra Nawapara Sanjay Sahu, Omkumari Sanjay Sahu, Local Jan Panchayat Rajim Sahu, Chairman Mahesh Yadav, Chairman, Chairman, Chairman, Chairman, Chairman, Chairman, South East -East Ram Railway Tarun Prakash, Railway Officer-employees and a large number of citizens were present.
Direct rail to Prayag Rajim of Chhattisgarh
Forest Minister and in -charge minister of Raipur district Kedar Kashyap said that this new service has ensured direct rail access to Prayag Rajim of Chhattisgarh, which will also promote tourism. He said that on May 22, 103 railway stations of the country were selected to modify the country in the name of Nirmal Bharat Railway Station, out of which five railway stations of Chhattisgarh are included and 32 stations have also been added to the scheme. For this, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and appreciated the efforts of Chief Minister Sai.
Raipur Lok Sabha MP Jamohan Aggarwal said that in Prayagraj Rajim of Chhattisgarh, saints and tourists come from outside. Now they will get the facility of coming directly from Raipur to Rajim, which will give a new direction to tourism and regional development and Rajim’s name will be more illuminated on the world stage.
Mahasamund MP Roopkumari Chaudhary congratulated the people for the new rail service and said that now it has become very easy to come to Raipur from Rajim. Devotees and tourist passengers will now be able to travel directly from Rajim to Dongargarh.
Raipur-Abhanpur-Raipur Memu Passenger Train
According to the information received from Raipur Railway Division of South East Central Railway, Raipur-Abhanpur-Raipur Memu Passenger train will now be operated to Rajim. From 19 September 2025, according to the regular time table, train number 68766/68767 Rajim-Abhanpur-Raipur Memu Passenger will operate daily from both ends-Rajim and Raipur. This train will have a total of 08 coaches including 06 general category coaches and 02 Powerkar.
