TransportationOPENOperational
Kailaras–Sabalgarh–Birpur gauge-converted rail section inaugurated in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh19 Aug 2026
Indian Railways virtually inaugurated the gauge-converted Kailaras–Sabalgarh–Birpur rail section in Madhya Pradesh, described as a 56-km gauge-converted Kailaras–Birpur section. The extension of the Gwalior–Kailaras train service up to Birpur was also flagged off, enabling services to run through to Birpur via this section.
Why it matters
The gauge conversion and train extension provide direct rail connectivity from Birpur, Vijaypur and Sabalgarh to Gwalior, improving access for passengers to education, healthcare and jobs and supporting local trade in the Gwalior–Chambal region.
Indian RailwaysMinistry of Railways (India)