Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new rail connectivity between Tanda Road and Vadodara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vadodara in Gujarat on September 8 2026 to inaugurate and dedicate a series of major infrastructure projects including a new passenger train service connecting Tanda Road to Vadodara Pratapnagar station. This initiative marks a significant milestone for regional transport. Prime Minister Modi will officially dedicate the newly constructed Jobat-Tanda Road rail line to the nation as a critical component of the larger Chhota Udepur-Dhar railway project.

The new train service is designed to strengthen connectivity for the districts of Vadodara Chhota Udepur and Alirajpur effectively linking remote and tribal regions to the national railway network. Operated under the Western Railway Vadodara Division the service will stop at Jobat Alirajpur and Chhota Udepur aiming to facilitate easier travel and unlock new economic opportunities for local residents.

Boosting Regional Growth and Connectivity

These efforts are part of a broader strategic framework to bolster both passenger and freight transportation reduce congestion and enhance connectivity between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Public interest in the event remains high with registration for participation in the Prime Minister Vadodara program reaching capacity within one hour on September 7 2026. These railway developments are included within a comprehensive portfolio of projects valued at over ₹35,000 crore which Prime Minister Modi is launching across the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.