NationalWednesday, 25 February 2026·The Hindu
Railways flags off Bhopal–Dhanbad and Bhopal–Chopan express trains; ₹48,000 crore projects in Madhya Pradesh
Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off two express trains on 24 February 2026 to improve connectivity from Bhopal.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 24 February 2026, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the Bhopal–Dhanbad–Bhopal Tri-Weekly Express (11631/32) and the Bhopal–Chopan–Bhopal Weekly Express (11633/34) from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
Key specifics
- The Bhopal–Dhanbad service runs 3 days a week with 24 coaches.
- The Bhopal–Chopan service runs once a week with 24 coaches.
- About ₹48,000 crore worth of rail projects have been sanctioned in Madhya Pradesh during PM Modi’s third term.
- Major projects mentioned include Indore–Manmad new line at ₹18,000 crore and Itarsi–Bhopal–Bina fourth line at ₹4,300 crore.
- The trains are intended to improve links to Singrauli coalfields and industrial areas.
Exam lens
Transport and infrastructure, train numbers 11631/32 and 11633/34, ₹48,000 crore rail investment, Madhya Pradesh connectivity — TNPSC may ask which minister flagged off the trains and the key project amounts.