Madhya Pradesh Sees Historic Rail Growth with Rs 24,000 Crore Projects Approved
New Delhi, 27 June 2025: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced major developments in Madhya Pradesh’s railway infrastructure during the virtual inauguration of the Gwalior–Bengaluru Weekly Express. Addressing the state via video conferencing from Rail Bhavan, the minister outlined significant rail investments and progress in electrification, track expansion, and station redevelopment across Madhya Pradesh.
Under the current central leadership, Madhya Pradesh’s railway budget has seen a dramatic rise—from around ₹600 crore a decade ago to ₹14,745 crore at present. The state has achieved 100 percent rail electrification, with 2,651 kilometers of new railway tracks laid in the last 11 years. The minister noted that this track expansion exceeds the total rail network of countries like Denmark.
A total of 80 railway stations are being redeveloped in the state. Gwalior station is among those undergoing significant architectural transformation, aligning with modern standards and passenger needs.
In the last one year alone, the government has approved railway projects worth ₹24,000 crore for Madhya Pradesh. Key projects include:
Manmad–Indore new rail line (309 km) – ₹18,036 crore
Bhusaval–Khandwa third and fourth lines – ₹3,514 crore
Manikpur–Prayagraj third line – ₹1,640 crore
Ratlam–Nagda third and fourth lines – ₹1,018 crore
Efforts are also underway to introduce a new passenger train between Gwalior and Agra to further enhance regional connectivity.
Preparations for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh in Ujjain are also driving railway development. A master plan for the redevelopment of Ujjain station has been finalized, with construction to commence post-event to avoid disruption. Upgrades are also in progress at nearby stations, including Indore.
The railway minister emphasized that these developments represent a transformative phase for Madhya Pradesh’s rail network, aiming to improve connectivity, boost regional development, and meet the growing demands of passengers.
