Rail Connection Established Between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Via Madhya Pradesh from 3rd August Onward
New Trains Launched: Rewa to Hadapsar Superfast and Jabalpur to Raipur Express
Two new trains, the Rewa to Hadapsar Superfast and the Jabalpur to Raipur Express, were introduced to the rail network on Sunday, August 2, 2025, as special inaugural services.
The Rewa to Hadapsar Superfast train (Train Nos. 20151/20152) departed from Rewa station at 10:45 am, stopping at various stations along its route. It includes Satna, Maihar, Katni, Jabalpur, Nainpur, Balaghat, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Daund Chord Line, and will reach Hadapsar (Pune) station on August 4 at 1:30 pm.
The precise route stops and regular schedule details for this train are yet to be fully disclosed, but it is expected that regular service for Rewa - Hadapsar - Rewa will commence from August 6, 2025, from Rewa.
The Jabalpur to Raipur Express train, designated as Train number 01702, also began its inaugural journey on August 2, 2025. It departed from Jabalpur at 10:45 am and is scheduled to stop at Madanmahal (10:55 am), Nainpur (01:35 pm), Balaghat (03:00 pm), Gondia (03:50 pm), Dongargarh (05:13 pm), Rajnandgaon (05:40 pm), Durg (06:40 pm), and will reach Raipur at 7:30 pm on the same day. Regular service for Jabalpur - Raipur - Jabalpur will start from August 4, 2025, from Raipur.
It's important to note that both these trains will run only on Sunday, August 2, 2025, as special inaugural services.
For detailed timetable and route information for these trains, it is recommended to check official Indian Railways portals or updated railway information platforms.
Other news worth mentioning is the implementation of a 'No Helmet, No Petrol' rule in Bhopal, leading to a 'helmet hustle' where commuters exchange headgear outside petrol pumps.
[1] Source: https://www.indianrailinfo.com/ [3] Source: https://www.indianrailways.gov.in/
The inaugural services of the Rewa to Hadapsar Superfast train and the Jabalpur to Raipur Express, introduced to India's rail network, are set to impact the transportation industry significantly. These new trains (Train Nos. 20151/20152 and 01702 respectively) also present potential opportunities for growth in the finance sector, as the ease of travel they offer may spur economic activities and investments along their respective routes.
