The Union government is reviving the Qadian–Beas railway line in Punjab after nearly a century. Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announces the project, stating that the corridor will be built as a broad-gauge line. The route length is reported as 39.68 km, connecting Qadian and Beas. The project is estimated to cost about ₹1,400 crore. According to the announcement, the plan follows the line’s long period of inactivity, and the current approval marks a fresh step toward implementation. Both outlets report the same key parameters: the revival after almost 100 years, the broad-gauge specification, the 39.68 km stretch, and the ₹1,400 crore estimated outlay. No additional details on timelines, contractors, or intermediate stations are included in the provided reports. The government’s stated focus is on restarting work toward completing the rail link between the two locations in Punjab.
Centre revives Qadian–Beas rail line in Punjab after nearly 100 years
The Union government is reviving the Qadian–Beas railway line in Punjab after nearly a century. Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announces the project, stating that the corridor will...
- The Centre revives the Qadian–Beas rail line in Punjab after nearly 100 years.
- The project is for a 39.68 km broad-gauge corridor.
- The estimated cost is ₹1,400 crore.
- The announcement is made by Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu.
- The revival follows a long period during which the line remained inactive.
Announcing the revival on Thursday, minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said the 39.68-km broad-gauge Qadian-Beas corridor will be built at an estimated cost of ₹1,400 crore
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