The Madhya Pradesh Public Works Minister, Rakesh Singh, has announced that the land formerly used for the narrow-gauge railway line between Gorakhpur and Gwari Ghat in Jabalpur will be available for public use. The line was discontinued after the completion of the broad-gauge line between Jabalpur and Gondia. The decision was...
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made after a meeting with the district administration and railway officials. While the state government was willing to exchange land in Gadheri for the narrow-gauge land, the railway initially objected. However, after detailed discussions, the railway agreed to consider the land exchange. It was also decided that the state government could use the land for public benefit, but the ownership rights would remain with the railway.