Upcoming Rail Projects In Haryana
Upcoming Rail Projects In Haryana
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 687
ANSWERED ON: 20.11.2025
Rail Projects in Haryana
Dharambir Singh
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of year of sanction, total cost, revised cost till date and the total amount of funds released and spent for implementation of each railway projects including those being implemented in Haryana;
(b) whether there is some delay in implementation of these projects and if so, the reasons therefor, project-wise;
(c) the time by which these railway projects are likely to be completed; and
(d) the time by which railway line from Bhiwani to Loharu and Delhi to Alwar via Nuh-Firozpur Jhirka is likely to be completed?
ANSWER – MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a): As on 01.04.2019, 498 Railway projects including 188 New Lines, 55 Gauge Conversion and 255 Doubling Projects are in different stages of execution/planning/sanction. The total length of these projects is 49,069 Km, costing Rs.6.75 lakh crore. This includes 07 New Line, 01 Gauge Conversion and 02 Doubling projects of length 1014.77 km & costing Rs.10146.48 crore falling fully/partly in the State of Haryana. The project wise details of projects are made available in public domain on Indian Railways website i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in >Ministry of Railways >Railway Board >About Indian Railways >Railway Board Directorates >Finance (Budget).
(b) & (c): 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 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, which is finally worked out at the completion stage. Therefore, timeline for completion of projects cannot be given.
(d): These two projects have been taken up by HRIDC, JV company of Government of Haryana and Ministry of Railways for feasibility steady. The report has been shared with Government of Haryana. There is no further development since the studies have not been referred to Ministry of Railways.
Here’s the latest verified overview of upcoming, ongoing, and new railway projects in Haryana (as of mid‑2025), based on official sources and strategic plans:
Contents
🚄 1. Major New Railway Lines & Survey Initiatives
- **Delhi–Sohna–Nuh–Ferozepur Jhirka–Alwar Line (~104 km)**
Approved and allocated funding in the FY2025‑26 rail budget. The project will connect Delhi to Alwar via Sohna, Nuh, and Ferozepur Jhirka.
Cost estimated at ₹2,500 crore. - Karnal–Yamunanagar Line (~63 km) and Yamunanagar–Chandigarh (via Naraingarh‑Sadhaura, ~91 km)
Feasibility, DPR approved; final location survey funded. Cost ~₹901 crore. Work expected to begin soon. - Mohali–Rajpura Line (~24 km)
DPR nearing completion. Will directly link Chandigarh to Ambala region. - Kaithal–Patiala, Bhiwani–Loharu (via Kairu–Jui), Narwana–Hisar, Uklana–Narwana lines
Under survey or DPR stage through HRIDC, part of broader network expansion.
🌐 2. Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) & RRTS Integration
- **HORC Project (Palwal–Sonipat, ~122 km)**
DPR ready; light-engine section (Patli–Manesar) commissioned in Sept 2025. The corridor includes sections with double tunnels (4.7 km) through the Aravallis, and elevated tracks in Kurukshetra (~5.9 km).
Corporate partner: HRIDC; Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank funding secured. - Eastern Orbital Rail Corridor (EORC)
Runs parallel to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, connecting Sonipat–Ghaziabad–Faridabad. 90 km in UP, 45 km in Haryana; DPR completed as of Feb 2025. - Garhi Harsaru–Farukhnagar–Jhajjar (36 km) & Delhi-Alwar RRTS (104 km)
Surveys or DPR underway/in progress. Delhi–Alwar corridor expected to link with HORC at Sohna.
🚥 3. Infrastructure Upgrades & Capacity Expansion
- Kurukshetra Elevated Track (5.875 km)
Eliminates five level crossings; 68% construction complete. - Manesar–Patli Section (8.7 km)
Fully completed in April 2025 as part of HORC; includes rail connectivity to Maruti’s cargo terminal. Multi-modal industrial integration underway. Can handle ~4.5 lakh cars per year.
📊 4. Track Expansion & Strategic Allocation
- FY 2025–26 Budget for Haryana Rail Infra: ₹3,416 crore allocated, marking a substantial increase over past years.
Over 1,195 km of new tracks under development across 14 corridors at a projected cost of ₹15,875 crore, including:- Chandigarh–Baddi, Panipat–Rohtak, Bhiwani–Dobh, Khatuwas–Narnaul
- Panipat–Rohtak, Rewari–Khatuwas, Jakhal–Hisar
- Meerut–Panipat, Yamunanagar–Chandigarh (via Sadhaura‑Narayangarh)
- Hisar–Sirsa (via Agroha‑Fatehabad), doubling Asthal Bohar–Rewari
🚉 5. Strategic Rapid Transit & High-Speed Corridors
- Delhi–Panipat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Approved 135 km corridor under Phase‑1 of Regional Rapid Rail; linking Delhi to Sonipat & Panipat; cost ₹21,627 cr. Results: ultra-fast (~2 min headways), reduced commuter time. - Delhi–Alwar RRTS Sector
Phase‑1 (Delhi–Dharuhera) underway; Phase‑2 (up to Alwar) expected to initiate by 2025–26. Completion through Haryana contingent on alignment synergy with HORC.
✅ Summary Table
| Project | Length / Section | Status (mid‑2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi–Nuh–Ferozepur Jhirka–Alwar line | ~104 km | Budget allocated; DPR & land process underway |
| Karnal–Yamunanagar & Yamunanagar–Chandigarh | ~63 km / ~91 km | Surveys / DPR complete; to begin construction |
| Mohali–Rajpura Line | ~24 km | DPR near finalization |
| HORC (Palwal–Sonipat) | ~122 km | Patli–Manesar commissioned; tunnel under construction; elevated track in progress |
| Kurukshetra Elevated Track | ~5.9 km | ~68% completed |
| Manesar–Patli Industrial Rails | ~8.7 km | Completed; now operational |
| Delhi–Panipat RRTS | 135 km | Approved; under fast track planning |
| Delhi–Alwar RRTS | ~104 km via Nuh | Pre-construction initiated |
🌟 Strategic Impact
- These projects will dramatically enhance regional connectivity, especially between NCR, Mewat, and industrial zones (e.g. Manesar, Gurugram, Nuh).
- Highway bypass corridors decongest Delhi metro corridor and support freight integration.
- HORC and RRTS frameworks are aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti initiative, promoting economic logistic efficiency across North India.
- Haryana’s rail infrastructure transformation supports industrial growth, faster commute, and sustainable mobility largely in underdeveloped regions.
Would you like insights into:
- Station-wise development in specific corridors?
- A map overlay of proposed alignments?
- Tender timelines or status for any project?
Happy to assist further!