Template:Infobox station CBD Railway Station,[1] also known as Nava Raipur-Atal Nagar Railway Station, is the main railway station serving the city of Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.[2] This station is one of the prominent stations on the Raipur–Abhanpur section of Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line. The station is one of the four railway stations in Naya Raipur, viz. Mandir Hasoud, Udyog Nagar & Mela Sthal Kendri.[3] It is the first railway station in the state to feature a shopping complex.[4][5]
History
To improve connectivity and ease transportation to the new capital region, the Chhattisgarh government proposed the construction of three railway stations along the Raipur–Abhanpur railway line. The railway route begins at Raipur Junction and passes through Mandir Hasaud, Udyog Nagar, CBD, Mela Sthal Kendri, and Abhanpur Junction.[3]
The initial proposal for this railway network was made during the tenure of Raman Singh, but the project remained incomplete.[6][7] It was later revived by the Bhupesh Baghel-led government, which conducted the groundbreaking ceremonies for the planned stations. The CBD Railway Station was allocated land in Tuta, Sector 22, approximately 2 to 3 kilometers from the Secretariat.[8] The station was built at a cost of ₹75 crore, with an additional ₹35.25 crore spent on developing 5.3 kilometers of surrounding roads and other infrastructure.[9]
On 25th August 2024, the station was inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah.[10] The government initially aimed to start train services on November 1, State Foundation Day, but due to pending railway approvals, operations were delayed.[11][12] The first railway service in Naya Raipur commenced on March 30, 2025, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flag off the 68760/68761 Raipur–Abhanpur–Raipur MEMU Passenger train. CBD Railway Station is one of the key stops on this route.[13][14]
Location
CBD Railway Station is located in Sector 22 of Naya Raipur, approximately 17 kilometers southeast of Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. The station's strategic position aims to serve as a major link between Naya Raipur and other regions.
References
- ↑ CBD Naya Raipur Railway Station Map/Atlas SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry. indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ Railway station Architects. creativegroup.co.in. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tarmacs & Railroads Establishing National Connectivity. NRDA.
- ↑ CBD RETAIL COMPLEX at SECTOR 21, NAYA RAIPUR. NRDA({Template:Date).
- ↑ नवा रायपुर में दिसंबर से मिल सकती है रेल सुविधा:छत्तीसगढ़ का पहला शॉपिंग कॉम्प्लेक्स वाला स्टेशन CBD तैयार; ऊपर सजेगा बाजार, नीचे दौड़ेगी ट्रेन.
- ↑ Chhattisgarh CM demands more rail infra(19 January 2013).
- ↑ Dr Raman Singh Presents Ambitious Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, SocialSectors and Agriculture. Government of Chhattisgarh Finance Department PRESS RELEASE({Template:Date).
- ↑ Naya Raipur Development Authority. www.tenderdetail.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ नवा रायपुर में बनेगा रेलवे स्टेशन, 75 करोड़ की लागत से होगा भव्य निर्माण, अमित शाह ने दी कई सौगातें. Navbharat Times. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ Raipur: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched the 'People for People' campaign -, Dwivedi, Silky. www.the-journalist.com(2024-08-25). Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ सीबीडी नवा रायपुर लगभग बनकर तैयार:मेट्रो की तर्ज पर प्रदेश का पहला स्मार्ट स्टेशन तैयार, लेकिन अभी नहीं चलेंगी ट्रेनें. Dainik Bhaskar(12 July 2024).
- ↑ ट्रेन से रायपुर टू नवा रायपुर जाने के लिए मुसाफिरों को करना होगा और इंतजार, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2025-01-02). Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ PM नरेंद्र मोदी छत्तीसगढ़ को हिंदू नव वर्ष में देंगे बड़ी सौगात : रायपुर से 10 रुपए में नवा रायपुर और 75 रुपए में ट्रेन से पहुंच पाएंगे नागपुर, PM मोदी कल हरी झंडी दिखाकर करेंगे रवाना, 33 हजार 700 करोड़ रुपए के विकास कार्यों की सौगात देंगे PM, Desk, Media24. Media24 News(2025-03-29). Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ रायपुर-अभनपुर मेमू लोकल 21 किमी का सफर दो अलग-अलग रफ्तार से पूरा करेगी. रायपुर-अभनपुर मेमू लोकल 21 किमी का सफर दो अलग-अलग रफ्तार से पूरा करेगी. Retrieved 2025-03-29.