**Executive Summary**
Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 49 km Adipur-Bhuj section in Gujarat at a cost of ₹493 crore to enhance rail capacity in the Kutch region. The project addresses a projected 123% line capacity utilization by 2029-30 and aims to accommodate rising traffic from several nearby rail infrastructure projects. Key outcomes include the introduction of four daily passenger train services and a 12 MTPA increase in freight capacity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Overview and Funding**
* Sanctioned the doubling of the 49 km Adipur-Bhuj section under Western Railway.
* Allocated a total budget of ₹493 crore for the project.
* Approved as part of Indian Railways’ ongoing capacity augmentation program (doubling, tripling, and network enhancement).
**Operational Capacity and Necessity**
* Addresses the current single-line constraint on the Gandhidham-Naliya corridor.
* Mitigates projected capacity utilization levels of 123% by the year 2029-30.
* Decongests the route, reduces operational constraints, and improves the reliability of train operations.
**Regional Connectivity and Integration**
* Supports traffic growth from related regional projects, including the Bhuj-Naliya Gauge Conversion and the Naliya-Vayor line extension.
* Complements new railway lines connecting Naliya-Jakhau, Vayor-Lakhpat, and Deshalpar-Luna.
* Strengthens strategic rail connectivity across the Kutch region and western Gujarat.
**Passenger and Freight Enhancements**
* Facilitates two additional passenger train services in each direction daily.
* Supports the movement of an additional 12 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of freight.
* Boosts industrial connectivity and strengthens logistics for the region's economy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Passengers**
**Impact**
Passengers will benefit from improved travel convenience, better connectivity, and increased service frequency with four new daily train runs.
**Action Required**
Utilize the expanded services once operational for regional travel.
**Stakeholder: Industrial and Logistics Sectors**
**Impact**
Industries in western Gujarat will have access to significantly higher freight capacity (12 MTPA) and a more reliable transport network for goods.
**Action Required**
Incorporate the enhanced rail capacity into long-term logistics and supply chain planning.
**Stakeholder: Indian Railways (Western Railway)**
**Impact**
The project will generate additional revenue through increased traffic volume and improve overall operational efficiency and infrastructure readiness.
**Action Required**
Execute the doubling work to ensure the section is prepared for the anticipated traffic surge by 2029-30.
Key Entities Referenced
Adipur-Bhuj Doubling Project: A ₹493 crore railway infrastructure project to double the 49 km track section to enhance passenger and freight capacity in Gujarat.
Ministry of Railways: The central government body that approved the project as part of its ongoing programme for capacity augmentation and network enhancement.
Western Railway: The specific railway zone of Indian Railways under which the Adipur-Bhuj section falls and is being developed.
Kutch region, Gujarat: The primary location and strategic focus area of the project, central to its goal of boosting industrial connectivity and logistics.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Approves ₹493 Crore Adipur-
Bhuj Doubling Project in Gujarat to Enhance
Capacity and Strengthen Rail Connectivity in
Kutch Region
Doubling Project to Enable Two Additional Passenger Train
Services in Each Direction Everyday
Doubled Line to Enable Additional 12 MTPA Freight
Movement, Strengthening Logistics and Boosting Industrial
Connectivity
प्रव तथ: 17 JUN 2026 2:30PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant boost to railway infrastructure and capacity enhancement in Gujarat, Indian Railways has
approved the doubling of the Adipur-Bhuj section (49 km) of Western Railway at a cost of ₹493 crore.
The project has been approved under Indian Railways’ ongoing programme for capacity augmentation
through doubling, tripling and other network enhancement works. The doubling of this strategically
important section will strengthen rail connectivity in the Kutch region and support the anticipated growth
in both passenger and freight traffic.
Capacity Enhancement on a Growing Traffic Corridor
The Adipur-Bhuj section, presently a single-line route on the Gandhidham-Naliya corridor, is expected to
witness substantial growth in traffic due to several railway infrastructure projects already under execution
in the region. These include the Bhuj-Naliya Gauge Conversion, extension of the Naliya-Vayor line, and
new railway lines connecting Naliya-Jakhau, Vayor-Lakhpat, and Deshalpar-Luna.
With these projects nearing completion, significant additional passenger and freight traffic is expected to
be routed through the Bhuj-Adipur section. The doubling project has therefore been sanctioned to ensure
adequate capacity, improve operational efficiency and cater to future traffic demand.
Improved Passenger and Freight Operations
The project is expected to facilitate the operation of two additional passenger train services in each
direction every day, improving travel convenience and connectivity for passengers across the region.
The doubled line will also support movement of an additional 12 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of
freight traffic, strengthening logistics and industrial connectivity in western Gujarat.
Supporting Future Growth and Operational EfficiencyThe current line capacity utilisation of the section is projected to increase from the present level to 123%
by 2029-30, highlighting the need for timely capacity augmentation. The doubling work will help
decongest the route, reduce operational constraints and improve reliability of train operations. The project
is also expected to generate additional revenue for Indian Railways through increased passenger and
freight movement while supporting economic development in the Kutch region.
With the sanction of this project, Indian Railways continues its commitment towards creating future-ready
infrastructure, improving connectivity and enhancing the capacity of the national rail network to meet
growing transportation needs.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj/ Manik Sharma
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