22 October 2026,
Thursday
22 October 2026,
Thursday
Devendranagar-Churhat MEMU: MEMU train between Devendranagar and Churhat to start from 24 October (Photo source: Patrika)
A railway link to Devendranagar in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, awaited for years, is about to become a reality. People of Devendranagar and nearby areas will get rail travel facilities from 24 October.
As per a Railway Board order, MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train services will be launched on the Satna–Devendranagar and Rewa–Churhat sections. The new service is expected to make travel easier in several areas of Panna, Satna, Rewa and Sidhi districts. The day will be special for residents who have long been waiting for rail services.
Railway approves MEMU service
As per a Railway Board letter issued on 19 October 2026, approval has been given to start MEMU train service between Devendranagar and Churhat. Programmes will be held at Devendranagar, Nagod and Churhat railway stations on the occasion of the inauguration.
According to the invitation card, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw are proposed to inaugurate the section and flag off the train at the main programme.
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Minister of State Pratima Bagri, Satna MP Ganesh Singh, Rewa MP Janardan Mishra, Khajuraho MP Vishnu Dutt Sharma and Sidhi MP Dr Rajesh Mishra are also proposed to attend.
MEMU to leave Devendranagar at 7 am
As per the Railway Board timetable, train number 61629 Devendranagar–Churhat MEMU will leave Devendranagar at 7 am and reach Churhat at 1.15 pm.
On the return journey, train number 61630 Churhat–Devendranagar MEMU will leave Churhat at 3 pm and reach Devendranagar at 9.25 pm.
After leaving Devendranagar, train number 61629 will reach the following stations at these times:
| Station | Time |
|---|---|
| Devendranagar | 7 am (departure) |
| Phulwari | 7.25 am |
| Nagod | 7.58 am |
| Barethiya | 8.20 am |
| Karhi | 8.45 am |
| Satna | 9 am |
| Kaima | 9.15 am |
| Sakariya | 9.28 am |
The train will then move towards Churhat via Hinautaramban, Baghai Road, Turki Road and Rewa. On the return journey too, the train will halt at the fixed stations.
Service six days a week
As per the Railway Board order, the MEMU train will run six days a week, except Sunday. On the inauguration day, special operations have been arranged on the Satna–Devendranagar and Rewa–Churhat sections.
Stoppages for passengers have been fixed at various stations on the route. This will help travellers from towns and rural areas on the way as well.
117 km of rail line to benefit four districts
The Satna–Devendranagar and Rewa–Churhat sections, built under the Lalitpur–Singrauli rail project, are stated to have a combined length of about 117 km. Starting passenger service on them will strengthen rail connectivity in various areas of Satna, Panna, Rewa and Sidhi districts.
The service will run with an eight-coach MEMU rake. Its primary maintenance will be done at Bina.
Areas to benefit
With the start of rail service, tourism, students, working people, traders and daily commuters will get an option to depend less on road travel. Savings in travel time and cost are expected.
