Ramganjmandi-Bhopal Rail Project Nears October Completion, Connecting Rajasthan & MP

• The Ramganjmandi-Bhopal rail project, costing ₹3035 crore, is targeted for completion by October this year, connecting Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
• Track laying is complete up to the Rajasthan border by Kota Railway Division, with accelerated construction in Madhya Pradesh after land acquisition.
• The Khilchipur to Rajgarh, Biaora, and Sonkatch sections are expected to be ready for trial runs by March.
• The project, originally due in 2022, faced a four-year delay primarily due to land acquisition issues in Madhya Pradesh.
• The new line will feature six stations in Madhya Pradesh and significantly benefit passenger and freight transport between the two states.

Why It Matters: The Ramganjmandi-Bhopal rail project is set for October completion, enhancing connectivity between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.