37ALUNIMARWAR

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways, via the North Western Railway (Construction Organization), has issued notification S.O. 3693(E) to designate a specific railway project as a "Special Railway Project." Effective from July 8, 2026, the notification exercises powers under the Railways Act, 1989, to categorize the doubling of the Luni-Marwar section. This administrative action applies to infrastructure development within the state of Rajasthan. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Effective Date** * **Statutory Basis:** The notification is issued under clause (37 A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989, and the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. * **Effective Date:** The designation comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which is July 8, 2026. **Project Details** * **Project Name:** Doubling of the LUNI-MARWAR Section of the North Western Railway. * **Scope:** The project covers a total length of 71.62 km. * **Location:** The entirety of the project is situated in the state of Rajasthan. **Official Categorization** * **Designation:** The Central Government officially notifies the specified project as a "Special Railway Project." * **Issuing Authority:** The document is signed by the Chief Administrative Officer (Const.) of the North Western Railway. **Impact Analysis** **North Western Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** The organization now has the legal mandate to treat the Luni-Marwar doubling project as a "Special Railway Project" under the Railways Act. **Action Required** The organization must proceed with the project implementation and administration in accordance with the provisions governing Special Railway Projects. **Central Government** **Impact** The government has formally exercised its powers to prioritize or specifically categorize this 71.62 km section of the railway network. **Action Required** Ensure the project is recorded and managed under the appropriate statutory framework for special projects. **State Government of Rajasthan** **Impact** The state is the primary site for a major notified infrastructure project spanning over 71 km. **Action Required** Coordinate with the Ministry of Railways regarding the specific requirements or administrative processes associated with the "Special Railway Project" status within its jurisdiction.