Two proposed railway projects in Jabalpur region, Jabalpur-Damoh-Khajuraho and Jabalpur-Mandla-Bilaspur, are stalled after surveys were conducted in 2010-11 and 2012-13 respectively. These projects are considered vital for development in the Mahakaushal and Bundelkhand regions, connecting major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Puri, Visakhapatnam, and Raipur. The Jabalpur-Damoh-Khajuraho line would also connect the...
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Jain pilgrimage site Kundalpur and the Jabalpur-Mandla-Bilaspur line would bring rail connectivity to the tribal areas of Dindori district, as well as to previously unconnected districts like Mandla's Bichia and Chhattisgarh's Kawardha, Mungeli, and Lorami. These projects promise shorter travel times, lower fares, and boost tourism, trade, industry, education, and employment opportunities.