**Executive Summary**
This notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 27, 2026, designates two specific infrastructure works in Madhya Pradesh as "Special Railway Projects" under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. The projects involve the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) to replace existing level crossings in the Satna-Rewa and Satna-Manikpur sections. These designations become effective immediately upon the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Statutory Authorization**
* The Central Government exercised powers conferred by clause 37(A) of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 (11 of 2008).
* The notification officially classifies the listed construction works as "Special Railway Projects."
**Project Specifications**
* **Satna - Rewa Section:** Construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Km 1184/4-5 between Satna and Kaima stations, replacing Level Crossing No. 1.
* **Satna - Manikpur Section:** Construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Km 1213/8-9 between Khutaha and Chitahra stations, replacing Level Crossing No. 397.
**Location and Jurisdiction**
* Both projects are located within the state of Madhya Pradesh.
* The notification is issued under the West Central Railway (Construction Organization) based in Jabalpur.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Railways (West Central Railway)**
**Impact**
The designated projects gain the legal status of "Special Railway Projects," which may streamline administrative or land-related processes under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008.
**Action Required**
The Construction Organization must initiate or continue the execution of the ROB works at Level Crossing No. 1 and Level Crossing No. 397 as per the notified specifications.
**Local Commuters and Road Users in Satna, Rewa, and Manikpur**
**Impact**
The replacement of level crossings with Road Over Bridges will eventually alter traffic flow and improve safety by removing at-grade railway intersections.
**Action Required**
Users of Level Crossing No. 1 (Satna-Kaima) and Level Crossing No. 397 (Khutaha-Chitahra) must prepare for changes in traffic patterns during and after the construction of the new bridges.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers to notify and manage specific railway infrastructure works.
Special Railway Project: A legal designation conferred upon specific infrastructure works, such as the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs), to facilitate their execution under the Act.
Ministry of Railways: The central ministry responsible for the notification and oversight of these railway projects, specifically through the West Central Railway (Construction Organization).
Madhya Pradesh: The state where the notified railway projects, specifically the Satna-Rewa and Satna-Manikpur sections, are located.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[West Central Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
Jabalpur, the 27th April, 2026
S.O. 2110(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause 37(A) of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment)
Act, 2008 (11 of 2008), the Central Government hereby notifies the following project as Special Railway Project, as
mentioned in column (2) of the table below in the State mentioned in Column (3) of the said table, with effect from the
date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
TABLE
S. No. Name of Project State
(1) (2) (3)
Satna - Rewa section: Proposed construction of ROB in lieu of Level Crossing
1.
No. 1 at Km 1184/4-5 between Satna - Kaima stations.
Madhya Pradesh
Satna - Manikpur section: Proposed construction of ROB in lieu of Level
2.
Crossing No. 397 at Km 1213/8-9 Between Khutaha – Chitahra stations.
[F. No. WCR-JBPC0ENGC(MICS)/55/2025-O/oDyCE/C-II/STA]
JON SINGH MEENA, Chief Engineer/Construction-IV
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