Indian Railways Sanctions ₹443 Cr Rajpura–Mohali 18 Km Rail Line and a New Vande Bharat Express
Indian Railways has officially sanctioned the long-awaited Rajpura–Mohali rail line, a transformative ₹443 crore project that will directly link the Malwa region to Chandigarh, the state capital. Project Highlights: - Length: 18 km - Cost: ₹443 crore - Purpose: Direct rail link between Rajpura and Mohali, bypassing Ambala - Travel Efficiency: Reduces travel distance by approx. 66 km - Land Use: Minimal agricultural land acquisition to protect farming interests Economic & Cultural Impact: - Industries Benefited: Textiles, manufacturing, agriculture - Pilgrimage & Tourism: Enhanced access to sites like: - Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib - Shrine of Shaikh Ahmad al-Faruqi al-Sirhindi - Haveli Todar Mal - Sanghol Museum New Vande Bharat Express: - Route: Firozpur Cantt → Bathinda → Patiala → Delhi - Distance: 486 km - Journey Time: 6 hours 40 minutes - Frequency: 6 days a week (except Wednesday) Strategic Importance: - Fulfills a 50-year-old demand from Punjab’s residents - Connects 13 districts of the Malwa region to Chandigarh - Eases congestion on the Rajpura–Ambala route - Forms part of a ₹25,000 crore railway infrastructure upgrade across Punjab This isn’t just a rail line—it’s a lifeline for regional development, smoother travel, and economic upliftment.
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