Archive · 20 May 2025
Centre Approves Mohali-Rajpura Rail Link Project
The central government is giving Punjab a new railway line!
They're spending about 203 crore rupees to build a direct train route between Mohali and Rajpura.
This will help people get around easier and make it simpler for businesses to move goods.
The train will go through Banur and connect to other cities.
Plus, they're adding a short track to make travel to Chandigarh smoother.
The project was planned before but faced issues, so people are excited it's happening now.
The central government approved the Mohali-Rajpura railway line project.
The budget allocated for the project is Rs 202.99 crore.
The rail link will connect Mohali and Rajpura via Banur, spanning approximately 24 km.
A 5-km line from Rajpura to Chandigarh is also approved to eliminate engine reversals.
The project is expected to improve connectivity to multiple cities.
- Who
- The central government.
- What
- Approval of the Mohali-Rajpura railway line project.
- When
- The project was approved recently after initial delays.
- Where
- Punjab, connecting Mohali and Rajpura.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and benefit commuters and local industries.
- Project Name
- Mohali-Rajpura Rail Link
- Budget
- Rs 202.99 crore
- Length
- 24 km (approx.)
- Route
- Mohali to Rajpura via Banur
- Connections
- Bathinda-Abohar-Jind-Rohtak
- Additional Link
- 5-km line from Rajpura to Chandigarh
- Expected Start
- Soon