54,000 trees felled for railway line in MP, but now probe ordered into dangerous alignment
The Indian Railways has initiated an inquiry into the alignment of a railway line in Madhya Pradesh after concerns were raised about its safety. The original route, which involved the felling of over 54,000 trees, was deemed dangerous due to sharp turns. A new route is being planned to minimize environmental impact and preserve more trees.
- ▪The railway line between Panna and Khajuraho was approved in 2021 and construction was set to begin in 2025.
- ▪An inquiry will investigate the approval process of the original alignment that led to significant environmental loss.
- ▪The new route is expected to require the cutting of about 50,000 additional trees, but efforts will be made to plant double the number of affected trees.
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54,000 trees felled for railway line in MP, but now probe ordered into dangerous alignmentAccording to a senior railway official, the alignment was scrapped in 2025, just before construction of the railway line began, following a complaint.Updated on: May 29, 2026 6:53 AM ISTBy Anupam Pateriya, Monika PandeyShare viaCopy link The Indian Railways has ordered an inquiry into the alignment of a railway line between Panna and Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, terming it “dangerous, as it had six sharp turns”, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday, adding that a new route is under planning stage.The Khajuraho-Panna rail link, costing about ₹2,100 crore, was approved in 2021, and in 2025, the railways said the construction would start soon.
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