Indore-Manmad Rail Line Gets Major Push As ₹4,930.91 Crore Tender Floated
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Indore-Manmad new rail line project got a major boost on Wednesday with Central Railway floating an e-tender worth Rs 4,930.91 crore for developing a 72.66-km stretch from Mhow to Gyaraspurkhedi, near Dhamnod. The project has a completion deadline of 48 months after the contract is awarded. The stretch passes through hilly and plain terrain and includes 25 major…
The Central Railway has recently issued an e-tender for Rs 4,930.91 crore to develop a 72.66-km rail line between Indore and Manmad. This major project, spanning hilly and plain terrain, spans 48 months and includes 25 major bridges, several minor bridges, four Road Over Bridges, tunnels, and a high-level railway viaduct. The proposed seven stations are Gyaraspurkhedi, Chiktyawad, Neemgarh, Sarai Talab, Jhadi Baroda, Kelaud, and Kamadpur.
The first pre-bid meeting will take place on November 30, followed by the second on December 30. Online bidding will commence on February 4, 2027, with submissions due by 11 am on February 18, 2027. Minister Shankar Lalwani expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the progress, noting that the Indore-Manmad rail line has been a long-standing demand in the Malwa-Nimar region.
Local resident and petitioner in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on the issue, Manoj Marathe, emphasized the long-standing demand for the project from the region's people. The rail line is anticipated to enhance connectivity between Malwa-Nimar and major markets in Maharashtra and South India, as well as boost agricultural transport, freight movement, industries, and employment.
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