Indian Railways Connects Remote Area of South Chhattisgarh; Track Reaches Taroki-Rowghat Section of Dallirajhara-Rowghat New Rail Line

Indian Railways has achieved a milestone in the Dallirajhara-Rowghat New Rail Line Project in Chhattisgarh with the completion of the 17.5 km Taroki-Rowghat single-line electrified broad-gauge section under the South East Central Railway. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inspection and speed trial were recently conducted to examine bridges, culverts, electrification, signalling, and safety arrangements. Part of a larger 95 km project, this new section aims to connect remote south Chhattisgarh to the wider railway network, facilitate iron ore transportation to the Bhilai Steel Plant, support local trade, and improve regional access to education, healthcare, employment, and Raipur.