{"id":5945,"date":"2025-08-04T11:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5945"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:18:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:18:49","slug":"ongoing-railway-projects-in-rajasthan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ongoing-railway-projects-in-rajasthan\/","title":{"rendered":"Ongoing Railway Projects In Rajasthan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ongoing Railway Projects In Rajasthan<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA<\/strong>
\nMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS<\/strong>
\nLOK SABHA<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 275<\/p>\n

ANSWERED ON: 03.02.2025<\/p>\n

Railway Project in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arjunlal Meena<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-<\/p>\n

(a) The details of Railway projects that are pending in Rajasthan;<\/p>\n

(b) Whether the Government proposes to sanction any new projects in the State; and<\/p>\n

(c) If so, the details thereof?<\/p>\n

ANSWER: MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

(a) To (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.<\/p>\n

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (C) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 275 BY SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 03.02.2025 REGARDING RAILWAY PROJECT IN RAJASTHAN<\/p>\n

(a): Railway projects are sanctioned Zonal Railway-wise, not State-wise, as Indian Railways\u2019 network spans across various State boundaries. However, as on 01.04.2025, 30 projects (11 new lines, 05 gauge conversion and 14 doubling) covering a total length of 5,173 km and costing Rs.57,247 crore, falling fully \/ partly in the State of Rajasthan are in different stages of Planning \/ Sanction \/ Execution.<\/p>\n

Average Annual Budget allocation for infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully \/ partly in the State of Rajasthan, during 2025-19 has increased to Rs.2,951 crore per year, from Rs.682 crore per year (during 2009-14). Thus, an increase of 333% over the average annual budget allocation of 2009-14 (Rs.682 crore per year).<\/p>\n

Budget allotment for infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully \/ partly in the State of Rajasthan for financial year 2019-20 was Rs.4686 crore, which is 587% more w.r.t. 2009-14. Budget allocation of Rs.4582 crore has been provided for Financial Year 2020-21, which is 572% more with respect to average Budget outlay for 2009-14.<\/p>\n

During 2009-14, 798 Km length (61 Km New Line, 675 Km Gauge Conversion and 62 Km Doubling) falling fully \/ partly in the State of Rajasthan was commissioned at an average rate of 160 Km per year.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of ongoing railway infrastructure projects in Rajasthan<\/strong> as of mid\u20112025, covering new lines, doubling efforts, urban upgrades, and strategic facilities:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea7 1. Doubling of Key Railway Lines<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Jaipur \u2194 Sawai Madhopur<\/h3>\n
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  • Distance:<\/strong> ~152.8\u202fkm<\/li>\n
  • Project Cost:<\/strong> \u20b91,268.6 crore<\/li>\n
  • Completion Target:<\/strong> FY\u202f2026\u201327<\/li>\n
  • Includes station upgrades, improved speeds, and enhanced access to Ranthambore National Park and pilgrimage sites like Vanasthali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2022 Ajmer \u2194 Chittorgarh<\/h3>\n
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    • Length:<\/strong> ~178.2\u202fkm (212.8\u202fkm track)<\/li>\n
    • Cost:<\/strong> \u20b91,813 crore<\/li>\n
    • Improves freight flow from cement and gypsum-rich Chittorgarh region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2022 Luni\u2013Samdari\u2013Bhildi (via Degana, Ratangarh)<\/h3>\n
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      • Distance:<\/strong> ~128.8\u202fkm (154.4\u202fkm track)<\/li>\n
      • Cost:<\/strong> \u20b91,276.6 crore<\/li>\n
      • Enhances western Rajasthan connectivity and freight mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        \ud83c\udd95 2. New Railway Lines & Connectivity Expansion<\/h2>\n

        \u2022 Rajasthan \u2013 30 New Lines Plan<\/h3>\n
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        • Covering ~1,500\u202fkm with a budget of \u20b915,000 crore<\/li>\n
        • Includes routes like Jodhpur\u2013Pali\u2013Marwar, Phulera\u2013Ringas\u2013Churu, Ajmer\u2013Pushkar, Pilani\u2013Loharu, Banswara corridor, and Barmer\u2013Munabao etc.<\/li>\n
        • Execution led by Rajasthan Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (RRIDCL), expected completion by 2028\u201329<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u2022 Taranga Hills \u2192 Ambaji \u2192 Abu Road Line<\/h3>\n
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          • Connects Gujarat & Rajasthan over ~116.7\u202fkm with 15 stations<\/li>\n
          • Budgeted at \u20b92,798 crore; completing by 2026\u201127<\/li>\n
          • Supports religious tourism and offers alternative to congested Ahmedabad\u2013Abu Road route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u2022 Special Pilgrimage Line Proposals<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Electrification and alignment upgrades across networks involving Pushkar, Sujangarh, Salasar, Khatushyamji etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2699\ufe0f 3. High-Speed & Test Infrastructure<\/h2>\n

              India\u2019s First Broad-Gauge High-Speed Test Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Built near Gudha\u2013Nawan in Jodhpur division (~60\u202fkm)<\/li>\n
              • Designed for testing trains up to 230\u202fkm\/h, curves, loops, signaling study<\/li>\n
              • Includes four test stations; expected completion by December 2025; \u20b9820 crore allocation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Vande Bharat Maintenance Depot \u2013 Jodhpur Division<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Located at Bhagat Ki Kothi, first of its kind in India<\/li>\n
                • To support Vande Bharat train operations and maintenance in Rajasthan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f 4. Station Redevelopment & Electrification<\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • NWR Allocation:<\/strong> \u20b99,714 crore for 2025\u201325, including \u20b9925 crore for doubling, \u20b9990 crore for electrification and \u20b92,222 crore for passenger amenities<\/li>\n
                  • Station Redevelopment:<\/strong> 85 stations (e.g., Jaisalmer, Gandhinagar) under Amrit Bharat scheme, many to be completed by end\u20112025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    \ud83e\udded 5. Key Highlights Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    Project Category<\/strong><\/th>\nMajor Focus Areas<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                    Track Doubling<\/strong><\/td>\nJaipur\u2013Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer\u2013Chittorgarh, Luni\u2013Samdari\u2013Bhildi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    New Line Construction<\/strong><\/td>\nJodhpur\u2013Pali, Pushkar\u2013Ajmer, Barmer\u2013Munabao, Pilani\u2013Loharu, Banswara route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Test Track Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td>\nHigh-speed test facility near Sambhar Lake (Gudha\u2013Nawan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Vande Bharat Depot<\/strong><\/td>\nFirst dedicated maintenance depot at Bhagat Ki Kothi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Electrification & Amenities<\/strong><\/td>\nNWR electrification zones, station redevelopment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                    \n

                    \u2705 Strategic Significance<\/h2>\n
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                    • These projects are aligned with the PM Gati Shakti initiative<\/strong> and Rajasthan\u2019s socio-economic upliftment goals.<\/li>\n
                    • Focus on regional inclusion<\/strong>, transport efficiency, tourism connectivity (Pilgrimage & heritage circuits).<\/li>\n
                    • High-speed test track and Vande Bharat maintenance facility enhance technical modernization and infrastructure readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      \ud83d\udd1c Upcoming Milestones<\/h2>\n
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                      • Completion of ~60\u202fkm test track and station redevelopment projects by end of 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                      • Ongoing implementation of RRIDCL surveys, land acquisitions, and tender triggers for the new railway lines.<\/li>\n
                      • Further updates expected post\u2011budget allocations and quarterly project reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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