Railways Upgrade for Delhi-Ambala Corridor | 21 Feb 2025

Why in News? 

To address the increasing load on the Delhi-Ambala rail corridor, the Ministry of Railways has planned to upgrade the existing two-track system into a four-line corridor.  

• Railway officials met with district administration officers in Panipat and Sonepat under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioners to discuss the project details. 

 Key Points 

• Need for Expansion: 
  • Deputy Commissioner Sonepat emphasized the urgent need for expanding the Delhi-Ambala rail corridor due to the increasing train load. 
  • The current two-track system is insufficient, prompting the Railway Ministry to plan the expansion of the 193.6 km corridor from Delhi to Ambala. 
• Project Scope and Cost: 
  • The expansion will involve development work at 32 railway stations along the route. 
  • The project has an estimated cost of Rs 7,074 crore and aims for completion within four years. 
• Land Acquisition Details: 
  • The expansion requires 11 hectares of land from 15 villages: 
  • 8 villages in Samalkha division 
  • 7 villages in Panipat 
  • The administration will ensure appropriate compensation for landowners. 
• Railway’s Land Proposal: 
  • The project requires 85 hectares, including: 
    • 80 hectares of private land 
    • 5 hectares of government land 
  • Upon completion, the upgraded corridor will offer significantly improved facilities for the public.