A new railway station near the Ministry in Nava Raipur is expected to be completed by June, with train services from Raipur to Mandir Hasaud, Nava Raipur, and Kendri (Abhanpur) starting before Diwali. The 25 km railway track between Nava Raipur and Kendri has been laid, and three model stations are...
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being built in the Nava Raipur area. The station near the Ministry, part of a multi-modal transport (MMT) hub, will provide bus and auto connectivity. The project, initially planned for December 2022, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and issues with railway break-down availability. The new railway line will feature a shopping complex above the station, parking facilities for buses, autos, and taxis, entertainment options, restaurants, hotels, and cafes. The project cost has increased from 52 crores to 100 crores. The railway line is expected to be a significant turning point for Nava Raipur's development, connecting it to major cities like Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, and Bhilai. The first station in Nava Raipur will be at Atal Nagar, located about 2 km from Mandir Hasaud.

The South East Central Railway is planning to build a coaching depot at the Kendri station in Raipur to improve the cleanliness and maintenance of trains in the Raipur division. The depot is being planned because there is not enough space at the main Raipur station to park and clean the...
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trains. Currently, trains are maintained at Durg and Bilaspur depots. The coaching depot at Kendri will allow trains to be cleaned and maintained in a dedicated facility, improving the overall cleanliness of the trains. It will also allow trains to be dispatched directly to the Raipur station from Kendri, reducing travel time and benefiting passengers. The project is still in the planning stages, with a proposal being sent to the zonal headquarters for approval. Once approved, the construction will be expedited. The Naya Raipur station, which is part of this project, is expected to be operational in two years, as only 50% of the construction is complete. The project was initially planned to be completed by 2020 but faced delays due to funding issues and delays by the executing agency.