The Doubling of Rajpura-Bathinda rail line project (172.64 Km) has been successfully commissioned by the Northern Railway. This project will enhance line capacity between Bathinda & Rajpura, further facilitate smoother freight & passenger train movement and also reduce travel time.
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Northern Railway has successfully commissioned the doubling of the Rajpura-Bathinda rail line, covering a distance of 172.64 km. This critical infrastructure project is set to substantially enhance line capacity between Bathinda and Rajpura, facilitating smoother and more efficient movement for both freight and passenger trains. The successful completion of this project marks a significant milestone in Northern Railways efforts to upgrade and modernise the rail network, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency and service reliability.
Project’s Benefits and Background:
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs was given its approval for the doubling of Rajpura-Bhatinda railway line project at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,251.25 crore and expected completion cost of Rs. 1,465.59 crore.
- The present utilisation of this section is nearly 100%. Enhancement of capacity of power plants and planned freight terminals will generate additional freight traffic on this route.
- The doubling will ease the traffic bottlenecks and will bring more revenue to Indian Railways by capacity enhancement of the route. The districts of Patiala, Sangrur, Barnala and Bathinda would also be benefitted through this project.
- The Rajpura-Bathinda section falls in Ambala Division of Northern Railway. At present traffic utilisation of the section is nearing saturation.
- This line is strategically important as several military specials are routed on this line connecting the Western border.
- The main objective for doubling between Rajpura-Bathinda is to remove capacity constraint and to cater for future growth of traffic on the important route of Indian Railways.
Conclusion:
The development to commission the doubling of the Rajpura-Bhatinda railway line project is a testament to the commitment of Northern Railways to achieve robust railway connectivity in the region for both passengers and goods in order to enhance the economic development of the region and quality of lives of people.
Source: Northern Railway – Press Release | Images Credit: MoR
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