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Rewa-Singrauli railway project in Sidhi district

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Rewa-Singrauli railway project in Sidhi district

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 2696
ANSWERED ON 04.01.2025

Rewa Singrauli railway project

2696 Shri Ajay Pratap Singh
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :-
(a) whether railway station has been identified for railway project from Rewa-Singrauli in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, by when the work would be accomplished after identification thereof?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. 6 railway stations, namely Baghwar, Rampur Nainkin, Churhat, Sidhi, Gajrahi and Bahri, have been identified for Rewa-Singrauli railway project in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Here’s an updated overview of the Rewa–Singrauli Railway Project, particularly focusing on the Sidhi district segment:

Current Status & Progress

Closer to Reaching Sidhi

  • The new Lalitpur–Singrauli rail line, passing through Rewa and Sidhi, is gradually taking shape. The stretch has progressed up to Baghwar in Sidhi district, while the segment extending to Singrauli awaits movement. A test run has been completed only up to Baghwar.
  • There is ongoing land acquisition activity, particularly for the Bahari–Gondawali segment (km 124.4 to km 165.38), for which bids have been invited under an EPC contract worth ₹2,185.67 crore, expected to complete within 30 months.

Engineering Feats under Construction

  • A major highlight is the construction of Madhya Pradesh’s longest railway tunnel (3,338 meters) between Govindgarh (Rewa side) and Baghwar (Sidhi side). This broad-gauge, single-line tunnel is under rigorous construction with technical oversight from Maulana Azad NIT, Bhopal.

Administrative Coordination & Land Acquisition Hurdles

  • In early 2025, the Sidhi Collector emphasized the importance of prioritizing land acquisition for the Rewa–Sidhi–Singrauli line. Coordinated efforts between rail authorities and revenue officials were mandated to resolve pending issues soon.
  • The MP Deputy Chief Minister urged swift clearance of land and forest approvals. Notably, ₹17 crore has been deposited with the Forest Department to facilitate construction, which includes bridges over Son and Gopad rivers and around 17 proposed tunnels.

Social & Legal Concerns

  • The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices following a petition by a landowner claiming unfulfilled compensation or employment promises tied to land acquisition for this and the Khajuraho–Panna–Satna projects.

Summary Table

Feature Status/Update
Construction Progress Up to Baghwar in Sidhi; active engineering work including longest tunnel underway
Land Acquisition Ongoing; administrative push ongoing; ₹2,185 crore tender issued for Bahari–Gondawali stretch
Key Infrastructure 3.338 km railway tunnel being built; bridges and tunnels planned
Challenges Legal disputes, compensation delays, forest approvals remain hurdles
Next Milestone Extension from Baghwar to connect fully to Singrauli and beyond

Let me know if you’d like a precinct-wise breakdown (e.g., Sidhi, Rewa, Singrauli) or details on tunnel engineering or tender documentation—I’d be glad to delve deeper!

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