New Railway Line Projects In Tamilnadu
Tamilnadu Railway Projects Current Status
New Line Projects, Doubling and Electrification Projects in Tamilnadu
DOUBLING/ ELECTRIFICATION/ NEW RAIL LINE PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU
Railways has taken up a number of projects for infrastructure development in Tamilnadu duly allotting substantial budget.
Average Budget Allocation for Infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully/partly in State of Tamil Nadu, for 2014-19 is rupees 1,979 crore, which is 225% of the average annual Budget outlay of 2009-14 (rupees 879 crore).
Allocation of Budget for infrastructure projects and safety works falling fully/partly in State of Tamil Nadu, for 2019-2020 is rupees 2,410 crore, which is 274% of the average annual Budget outlay of 2009-14 (rupees 879 crore).
Presently, 09 New Line Projects covering a length of 871 Km at a cost of rupees 11,612 crore, 08 Doubling Projects covering a length of 592 Km at a cost of rupees 5,673 crore and 10 Railway Electrification projects covering route Km of 1633 route Km at a cost of rupees 1570 crore, falling fully/partly in the State of Tamil Nadu are under different stages of planning/sanction/execution. The aggregate cost of these 27 projects is rupees 18, 855 crore.
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, 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 conditions, 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, which is finally worked out at the completion stage.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Here’s a detailed update on ongoing and upcoming railway infrastructure projects in Punjab as of mid‑2025, based on official sources and recent developments:
Contents
🚧 1. New Railway Lines & Survey Activity
Gurdaspur ↔ Mukerian New Line (~30 km)
- Final Location Survey approved in May 2025, marking the planning phase of this strategic line.
- The connection will provide a more direct route to Amritsar from Ambala—saving ~50 km and avoiding reversals at Amritsar.
- The alignment also passes near Tibber Cantt., boosting both strategic and civilian logistics.
Rajpura ↔ Mohali Line (~24 km)
- Listed in Northern Railway’s 2025–26 budget with ₹203 crore allocated for land acquisition and construction.
- Intended to link Malwa region directly to Chandigarh, cutting transit time and improving access.
Mukerian–Talwara Link (Extended Corridor)
- Planning is in progress for a rail corridor from Mukerian towards Talwara, improving connectivity toward the Himalayan foothills, Himachal Pradesh, and tribal zones.
🛤️ 2. Doubling & Track Expansion
- Punjab currently has ~1,158 km of rail work underway, with 12 major projects progressing around the state.
- Examples include:
- Ludhiana–Mullanpur doubling (~92% complete)
- Ludhiana–Kila Raipur freight line (~40% completed)
- Ongoing work on stations upgrade & track modernization.
- The state has achieved full track electrification, and annual infrastructure allocations jumped from ₹225 cr (2009–14) to ₹5,147 cr in 2025–25.
🏗️ 3. Redevelopment & Civic Infrastructure
Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment
- 30 stations in Punjab are being modernized under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, including key hubs like Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt., Amritsar, Bathinda, and Mohali.
Ludhiana’s Doraha Rail Over Bridge
- A long-stalled overbridge project budgeted at ₹70 crore has received land-acquisition clearance after six months of delay. Construction is expected to start soon.
🚫 4. Legacy Infrastructure — Long Pending Project
Nangal Dam ↔ Talwara Rail Line (~123 km)
- This line has been stuck at 87% physical completion for over four decades.
- Estimated cost ballooned to ₹2,000 crore due to environmental clearances, funding gaps, and policy changes.
- Work remains suspended despite strong local demand.
🚄 5. Future & Long-Term Vision
Delhi–Amritsar High-Speed Rail Corridor (~459 km)
- The high-speed bullet train corridor is planned to connect Delhi to Amritsar via Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar.
- DPR in preparation; scheduled for operation by ~2051 with speeds up to 320 km/h.
Bhanupli–Leh Rail Line (Punjab Segment)
- A high-altitude all-weather electrified corridor connecting Bhanupli (Punjab) to Leh (Ladakh), passing via Bilaspur–Kullu–Manali.
- Preliminary survey & DPR completed; land acquisition underway, electrification in progress on the Punjab/Bilaspur segment.
📋 Summary Table
| Project | Length | Status | Key Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdaspur–Mukerian | ~30 km | Final Location Survey completed | Shorter route to Amritsar/Ambala |
| Rajpura–Mohali | ~24 km | Budget-approved for 2025–26 | Direct rail link to Punjab capital |
| Mukerian–Talwara Corridor | ~90+ km | Planning stage | Strategic corridor toward Himachal |
| Nangal Dam–Talwara | ~123 km | Stalled at 87% | Long-pending connectivity project |
| Doubling / Expansion Projects | Various | ~1,158 km under progress | Enhances capacity, electrification |
| Amrit Bharat Station Upgrades | 30 stations | Ongoing | Improved passenger amenities |
| Doraha Overbridge, Ludhiana | — | Land NOC cleared, construction soon | Reduces local traffic congestion |
| Delhi–Amritsar HSR Corridor | ~459 km | DPR under prep, long-term project | Future high-speed connectivity |
| Bhanupli–Leh Line (Punjab part) | ~65 km | Survey & DPR done, land acquisition underway | Strategic access to Ladakh via rail |
🌟 Key Takeaways
- Punjab’s rail infrastructure is witnessing unprecedented funding and expansion, particularly through track doubling, electrification, and modern station facilities.
- The state is working to overcome long delays on legacy routes (like Nangal–Talwara) while initiating new link lines to enhance regional and strategic access.
- High‑speed rail and frontier routes like Bhanupli–Leh are in early planning stages, reflecting India’s long-term rail modernization drive.
Would you like:
- A map visualising these new and proposed lines?
- Timeline or tender project details for specific links?
- Insights on expected freight or passenger uplift from any corridor?
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