Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Railways addresses Lok Sabha question No. 608 regarding the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) in Delhi. The response details the progress, costs, and locations of proposed and ongoing projects, as well as factors affecting project timelines. As of April 1, 2025, 4,402 ROBs/RUBs are sanctioned across Indian Railways at a cost of ₹1,00,860 crore.
Key Points / Main Content:
Construction and Sanctioning:
Sanctioning ROB/RUB works in place of Level Crossings (LCs) is an ongoing process based on safety, mobility, and feasibility.
Between 2014-2025 (June), 13,426 ROBs/RUBs were constructed on Indian Railways, including 14 in Delhi, compared to 4,148 constructed between 2004-2014.
As of 01.04.2025, 4,402 ROBs/RUBs are sanctioned at the cost of 1,00,860 Cr on Indian Railways which are at various stages.
Delhi Projects:
16 ROB/RUB projects are sanctioned in Delhi at a cost of ₹649 crore.
Specific locations include Ghevra, Narela, Siraspur, Khera Kalan, Holambi Kalan, Bhorgarh, Sultanpuri, Delhi-Bathinda section, Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Rewari section, Ballimaran, Pul Dufferin, Pul Bangash and Pul Mithai.
Project statuses vary, with some awaiting GAD approval, detailed estimates, or facing delays due to land acquisition and utility shifting.
The ROB/RUB work at Kirari is to be taken up by the State agency as per MoU with State Govt. regarding Kirari drain.
The feasibility for the construction of LHS has been examined and found not feasible at Tikri Kalan on Delhi.
A full height Subway of four lane has already been provided by Railway at Rohini Sector 18 metro station
Safety Measures:
Safety features are incorporated, including proper alignment, carriage way width, footpaths, road surfaces, signage, safety fencing, road markings, lighting, and speed breakers.
Project Completion:
Completion depends on State Government cooperation (LC closures, alignment approvals), land acquisition, utility shifting, statutory clearances, and environmental factors.
Impact Analysis:
State Government:
Impact: Required to cooperate on land acquisition, utility shifting, and alignment approvals. The State Govt. is now responsible for the Kirari project.
Action Required: Facilitate land acquisition, provide necessary approvals, and coordinate utility shifting for timely project completion.
Railway Authorities:
Impact: Responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of ROB/RUBs.
Action Required: Ensure projects adhere to safety standards, coordinate with State Governments, and manage project timelines effectively.
Road Users/General Public:
Impact: Benefit from improved safety and reduced congestion at railway crossings.
Action Required: Exercise caution around construction zones and adhere to traffic regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's railway system.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question about road over/under bridges was raised.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology who answered the question in the Lok Sabha.
Indian Railway: The national railway system of India, responsible for the construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure, including ROBs and RUBs.
Road Over Bridge (ROB): A bridge that carries a road over a railway line, designed to eliminate level crossings and improve safety and traffic flow.
Road Under Bridge (RUB): A bridge that carries a road under a railway line, designed to eliminate level crossings and improve safety and traffic flow.
Delhi: The National Capital Territory of India, where the construction of Road Over Bridges and Road Under Bridges is being discussed.
Narela, Delhi: A locality in Delhi where construction of Road Under Bridge is being planned.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.608
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2025
CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD OVER BRIDGES AND ROAD UNDER
BRIDGES IN DELHI
608. SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the need to construct Road
Over Bridges and Road Under Bridges in Delhi on Railway Crossings,
if so, the details of the proposals thereof;
(b) the details of the proposed Road Over Bridges and Road Under
Bridges including their locations, alignments and estimated costs
particularly at Kirari, Ghewra, Narela, Siraspur, Khera Kalan, Tikri
Kalan, Holambj Kalan, Bhorgarh and the ROB from Badli Station to
Rohini Sector-18 Metro Station;
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that
the proposed Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges
(RUBs) are designed and constructed with safety features including
crash barriers, pedestrian crossings and emergency response
systems; and
(d) the timeline for the completion of the proposed Road Over
Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and the details of
the agencies responsible for their construction and maintenance?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (d) : Sanctioning of works of Road over Bridge (ROB)/Road
under Bridge (RUB) in lieu of Level crossings (LCs) is a continuous
and dynamic process of Indian Railway. Such works are prioritisedand taken up on the basis of its impact on safety in train operations,
mobility of trains & impact for road users and feasibility etc.
No. of ROBs/ RUBs constructed on Indian Railways during the
period 2004-14 vis a vis 2014-25 (June’25) is as under:
Period ROBs/ RUBs constructed
2004-14 4,148 Nos.
2014-25 (June’25) 13,426 Nos. (Including 14 Nos. in
the State of Delhi)
As on 01.04.2025, 4,402 Nos. ROBs/ RUBs are sanctioned at
the cost of ₹ 1,00,860 cr on Indian Railways which are at various
stages of planning and execution. 16 Nos. Road Over Bridge
(ROB)/Road Under Bridge (RUB) are sanctioned at the cost of Rs.
649 crore in the State of Delhi, Details are as under:
SN Location ROB/ Cost Remarks
RUB/ (in ₹
FOB Cr.)
1 LC No. 18 ROB 109 This work was sanctioned on cost
(Ghevra) on sharing basis. Subsequently, due to
Delhi-Bathinda no response from the State Govt.
section this work could not be taken
forward. Now, this work is being
taken up at Railway’s cost. The
work of preparation of GAD has
been taken up.
2 LC No. 16 RUB 165 Initially, this work was sanctioned
(Narela) on for the construction of ROB.
Subsequently, on the request of
Delhi-Ambala
State Govt. proposal of change of
section
scheme of work i.e., from ROB to
RUB has been approved by Railway.
Accordingly, the work of
preparation of GAD has been taken
up.
3 LC No. 10 RUB 4.76 General Arrangement Drawing
(Siraspur) on (GAD) has been approved. Detailed
Delhi-Ambala Estimate has also been sanctioned.section Contract has been awarded. The
work of Utility shifting has been
taken up.
4 LC No. 11 RUB 3.83 GAD has been approved and
(Khera Kalan) detailed estimate has been
on Delhi-Ambala
sanctioned. Contract has been
section
awarded.
5 LC No. 12 ROB 131.55 GAD has been approved and
(Khera Kalan) detailed estimate has been
sanctioned.
on Delhi-Ambala
section
6 LC No. 14 RUB 9.1 Detailed Estimate has been
(Holambi Kalan) sanctioned. GAD has been
on Delhi-Ambala prepared.
section
7 LC No. 15 RUB 5.7 Detailed Estimate has been
(Bhorgarh) on sanctioned. GAD has been
Delhi-Ambala approved. The work of Utility
section shifting has been taken up.
8 LC No. 11 ROB 53.62 This work is being executed on
(Sultanpuri) on Dual entity basis i.e., Railway
Delhi-Bathinda portion by Railway and approaches
section by State Govt. Work of Railway
Portion has been completed.
9 LC No. 19 on RUB 1.37 The work of preparation of GAD has
Delhi-Bathinda been taken up.
section
10 LC No. 15 on RUB 21.70 GAD has been approved. Detailed
Delhi Sarai Estimate has been sanctioned.
Rohilla-Rewari
section
11 LC No. 17 on ROB 22.36 GAD has been approved. Detailed
Delhi Sarai Estimate has been sanctioned.
Rohilla-Rewari
section
12 LC No.18 on RUB 3.83 The work was held up on account of
Delhi-Ambala land, which has now been resolved.
section The work of preparation of GAD has
been taken up.13 Non LC FOB 15.42 GAD has been approved. Detailed
(Ballimaran) at Estimate has been sanctioned and
New Delhi Tender has been awarded.
Yard
14 Rebuild ROB 37.78 GAD has been approved. Detailed
(Pul Dufferin) Estimate has been sanctioned.
on Delhi-
Dayabasti
section
15 Rebuild ROB 38.16 GAD has been approved. Detailed
(Pul Bangash) Estimate has been sanctioned.
on Delhi-
Dayabasti
section
16 Rebuild ROB 23.67 GAD has been approved. Detailed
(Pul Mithai) on Estimate has been sanctioned.
Delhi-
Dayabasti
section
The Details of the ROB/RUB works at Kirari, Tikri Kalan and Rohini
Sector 18 metro station are as under:
SN Location Remarks
1 LC No. 12 (Kirari) This work was sanctioned on cost sharing
on Delhi-Bathinda basis in year 2015-16. Subsequently, due to no
response from State Govt. this work could not
be taken forward. As per MoU with State Govt.
regarding Kirari drain, now this work is to be
taken up by State agency.
2 Non LC (Tikri The feasibility for the construction of LHS has
Kalan) on Delhi- been examined and found not feasible.
Bathinda
3 ROB at Non LC Full height Subway (size – 2 x 10.5m x 5.5m) of
(Rohini Sector 18 four lane has already been provided by
metro station) on Railway at this location to connect Rohini to
Delhi-Ambala Samaypur.
Railways have taken several safety measures for construction
of ROBs/RUBs. This includes proper alignment of approaches withproper carriage way width and provision of foot path wherever
possible. In addition, provision of proper road surface, standard
signage, safety fencing, road marking, lighting, along with speed
breaker as per requirements have also been provided in ROBs/RUBs.
Completion and commissioning of ROB/RUB works depend on
various factors like cooperation of State Governments in giving
consent for closure of LCs, fixing of approach alignment, approval
of General Arrangement Drawing (GAD), land acquisition, removal of
encroachments, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances
from various authorities, law and order situation in the area of
project/work sites, duration of working season in a year for the
particular project/area due to climatic conditions etc. All these
factors affect the completion time of the projects / works.
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