New Railway Projects In Haryana 2025
New Railway Projects In Haryana 2025
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO:46
ANSWERED ON: 20.11.2025
Ongoing Railway Projects
Dharambir Singh
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the ongoing railway projects in Haryana at present;
(b) the status of each railway project as on date;
(c) whether any project is lagging behind the schedule;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therfor; and
(e) the details along with the current status of the railway projects from Bhiwani to Loharu and Delhi to Alwar via Sohna-Nuh-Firozpur Jhirka?
ANSWER – MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.46 BY SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 20.11.2025 REGARDING ONGOING RAILWAY PROJECTS.
(a) and (b) For further improving the rail connectivity in Haryana State, 10 railway projects including 07 New Lines, 01 Gauge Conversion and 02 Doubling Projects, falling fully/partly in the State of Haryana are in different stages of planning/approval/execution. Total length of these Projects is 1014.77 Km, costing 10146.48 crore, out of which, 394.55 km length has been commissioned and expenditure of 2622.42 crore has been incurred up to March, 2025.
The status of all ongoing works including allotment of funds and expenditure on each project is appended.
(c) and (d) The timely completion of any Railway project depends on various factors like quick land acquisition by State Government, forest clearance by officials of forest department, tree cutting permission, shifting of infringing utilities (both underground and over ground), statutory clearances from various authorities, geological and topographical conditions of area, law and order situation in the area of project site, number of working months in a year for particular project site due to climatic considerations, encountering unforeseen conditions like earthquake, flooding, excessive rains, strikes of labour, orders of Hon’ble Courts, situation and conditions of working agencies/contractors etc. All these factors vary from project to project and site to site and affect the completion time and cost of the project.
(e) Bhiwani-Loharu and Delhi-Sohna-Nuh-Firozpur Jhirka-Alwar new line projects have been taken up by Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC), Joint Venture (JV) Company of Government of Haryana and Ministry of Railways, for feasibility study. The report has been shared with Government of Haryana.
Here’s a look at the key railway projects coming up in Haryana in 2025:
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🚆 Major New Railway Projects in Haryana
1. Karnal–Yamunanagar New Line (64 km)
- The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the final location survey for a new 64 km railway line between Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana, at an estimated cost of ₹11.73 billion (~₹1,173 crore)
2. Delhi–Sohna–Nuh–Firozpur Jhirka–Alwar New Line (104 km)
- A new 104 km line connecting Delhi with Alwar (Rajasthan) via Sohna, Nuh, and Firozpur Jhirka was approved in the 2025‑26 rail budget (₹2,500 cr). Construction has commenced, with 17 new stations planned along the route
3. Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC)
- A 122 km double-track corridor connecting Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda is underway. It includes 17 stations and is intended for both passenger and freight traffic. Potential linkage with the Delhi–Alwar line is anticipated near Sohna
- An Eastern extension (90 km) along the Eastern Peripheral Expressway through Sonipat to Faridabad has completed its feasibility study (DPR done in Feb 2025)
4. Other New Lines & Doubling of Existing Corridors
Included in FY 2025‑26 funding:
- Yamunanagar ↔ Chandigarh (~91 km),
- Mohali ↔ Rajpura (~24 km),
- Delhi ↔ Karnal via Panipat and Sonipat (Namo Bharat Corridor) — designed to cut travel time between Delhi and Karnal to ~90 minutes via seven planned stations in Delhi
- Additional proposed lines: Kaithal–Karnal–Meerut, Hisar–Sirsa, Manheru–Bawani Khera, Rewari–Khatuwas, Panipat–Rohtak, and Bhiwani–Dabwali, many of which are already under construction or in survey stages
- Doubling works are ongoing on several lines including Rohtak–Panipat (₹714 cr), Narnaul–Khatuwas, Asthal Bohar–Rewari, Firozpur–Bathinda–Jakhal–Hisar, and more
5. Maruti‑Manesar Multi‑Modal Cargo Terminal
- The Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor now includes a direct rail siding into the Maruti Suzuki plant in Manesar. A multi-modal cargo facility with a 6.9 km rail link to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFCC) was inaugurated in June 2025. It can handle 4.5 lakh vehicles per year, reducing road congestion and CO₂ emissions by ~175,000 tons annually
✅ Consolidated Overview
| Project | Route | Length | Funding / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnal–Yamunanagar New Line | Karnal ↔ Yamunanagar | ~64 km | Survey sanctioned; ₹1,173 cr estimated |
| Delhi–Alwar New Line | Delhi ↔ Alwar (via Nuh) | 104 km | Construction underway; ₹2,500 cr funded |
| HORC (Orbital Rail Corridor) | Palwal ↔ Sonipat via Manesar, Sohna | 122 km | Under construction; DPR complete |
| HORC Eastern Extension | Sonipat → Faridabad along EPE | 90 km | DPR complete (Feb 2025) |
| Delhi–Panipat–Karnal Corridor | Semi-high-speed RapidX corridor | 135 km (RRTS) | Approved, to reduce Delhi–Karnal travel to ~90 min |
| Other new/ doubling lines | Various (Hisar–Sirsa, Rewari–Khatuwas, etc.) | Multiple routes | Ongoing/doubling works with allocated budget |
📈 Context & Impact
- The 2025‑26 rail budget allocated ₹3,416 cr to Haryana, backing 14 new railway lines covering ~1,195 km at a projected cost of ₹15,875 cr
- These projects are poised to massively boost passenger connectivity, freight logistics, economic growth, and decongestion across road networks, particularly in rapidly growing districts like Nuh, Manesar, and Panipat.
- The integration of RRTS corridors (RapidX), the Namo Bharat high‑speed corridor, and regional lines reflects a coordinated strategy to modernize rail transit across Haryana within the NCR framework.
🧭 In Summary
- Haryana in 2025 is witnessing a surge of small and large-scale railway infrastructure development.
- Key highlights: Karnal–Yamunanagar line, Delhi–Alwar via Nuh corridor, HORC and its eastern extension, regional intercity high-speed lines, major doubling of existing routes, and the Manesar cargo link.
- Together, these investments mark a new chapter in rail connectivity and regional planning for the state.
If you’d like a deeper dive into any specific corridor—like project timelines, station lists, or economic benefits—just let me know!