Ongoing Railway Projects In Rajasthan
Ongoing Railway Projects In Rajasthan
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 275
ANSWERED ON: 03.02.2025
Railway Project in Rajasthan
Arjunlal Meena
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) The details of Railway projects that are pending in Rajasthan;
(b) Whether the Government proposes to sanction any new projects in the State; and
(c) If so, the details thereof?
ANSWER: MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) To (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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
(a): Railway projects are sanctioned Zonal Railway-wise, not State-wise, as Indian Railways’ 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.
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).
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.
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.
Here’s a comprehensive list of ongoing railway infrastructure projects in Rajasthan as of mid‑2025, covering new lines, doubling efforts, urban upgrades, and strategic facilities:
Contents
🚧 1. Doubling of Key Railway Lines
• Jaipur ↔ Sawai Madhopur
- Distance: ~152.8 km
- Project Cost: ₹1,268.6 crore
- Completion Target: FY 2026–27
- Includes station upgrades, improved speeds, and enhanced access to Ranthambore National Park and pilgrimage sites like Vanasthali
• Ajmer ↔ Chittorgarh
- Length: ~178.2 km (212.8 km track)
- Cost: ₹1,813 crore
- Improves freight flow from cement and gypsum-rich Chittorgarh region
• Luni–Samdari–Bhildi (via Degana, Ratangarh)
- Distance: ~128.8 km (154.4 km track)
- Cost: ₹1,276.6 crore
- Enhances western Rajasthan connectivity and freight mobility
🆕 2. New Railway Lines & Connectivity Expansion
• Rajasthan – 30 New Lines Plan
- Covering ~1,500 km with a budget of ₹15,000 crore
- Includes routes like Jodhpur–Pali–Marwar, Phulera–Ringas–Churu, Ajmer–Pushkar, Pilani–Loharu, Banswara corridor, and Barmer–Munabao etc.
- Execution led by Rajasthan Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (RRIDCL), expected completion by 2028–29
• Taranga Hills → Ambaji → Abu Road Line
- Connects Gujarat & Rajasthan over ~116.7 km with 15 stations
- Budgeted at ₹2,798 crore; completing by 2026‑27
- Supports religious tourism and offers alternative to congested Ahmedabad–Abu Road route
• Special Pilgrimage Line Proposals
- Electrification and alignment upgrades across networks involving Pushkar, Sujangarh, Salasar, Khatushyamji etc.
⚙️ 3. High-Speed & Test Infrastructure
India’s First Broad-Gauge High-Speed Test Track
- Built near Gudha–Nawan in Jodhpur division (~60 km)
- Designed for testing trains up to 230 km/h, curves, loops, signaling study
- Includes four test stations; expected completion by December 2025; ₹820 crore allocation
Vande Bharat Maintenance Depot – Jodhpur Division
- Located at Bhagat Ki Kothi, first of its kind in India
- To support Vande Bharat train operations and maintenance in Rajasthan
🏗️ 4. Station Redevelopment & Electrification
- NWR Allocation: ₹9,714 crore for 2025–25, including ₹925 crore for doubling, ₹990 crore for electrification and ₹2,222 crore for passenger amenities
- Station Redevelopment: 85 stations (e.g., Jaisalmer, Gandhinagar) under Amrit Bharat scheme, many to be completed by end‑2025
🧭 5. Key Highlights Summary
| Project Category | Major Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Track Doubling | Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer–Chittorgarh, Luni–Samdari–Bhildi |
| New Line Construction | Jodhpur–Pali, Pushkar–Ajmer, Barmer–Munabao, Pilani–Loharu, Banswara route |
| Test Track Infrastructure | High-speed test facility near Sambhar Lake (Gudha–Nawan) |
| Vande Bharat Depot | First dedicated maintenance depot at Bhagat Ki Kothi |
| Electrification & Amenities | NWR electrification zones, station redevelopment |
✅ Strategic Significance
- These projects are aligned with the PM Gati Shakti initiative and Rajasthan’s socio-economic upliftment goals.
- Focus on regional inclusion, transport efficiency, tourism connectivity (Pilgrimage & heritage circuits).
- High-speed test track and Vande Bharat maintenance facility enhance technical modernization and infrastructure readiness.
🔜 Upcoming Milestones
- Completion of ~60 km test track and station redevelopment projects by end of 2025.
- Ongoing implementation of RRIDCL surveys, land acquisitions, and tender triggers for the new railway lines.
- Further updates expected post‑budget allocations and quarterly project reports.