Executive Summary:
As of April 1, 2025, Rajasthan has 28 railway projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling, with a total length of 3,409 km and a cost of ₹43,918 crore. As of March 2025, ₹18,955 crore has been spent and 1,238 km have been commissioned. Electrification of the Udaipur-Ahmedabad railway line is complete.
Key Points / Main Content:
Ongoing Railway Projects:
* 28 projects are in various stages of planning and implementation in Rajasthan, including Udaipur, Salumbar, and Pratapgarh districts.
* These projects consist of 13 new lines (981 km), 5 gauge conversions (1252 km), and 10 doubling projects (1176 km).
* As of March 2025, 1,238 km have been commissioned, with an expenditure of ₹18,955 crore.
Financial Allocations:
* The budget allocation for infrastructure projects and safety works in Rajasthan for 2025-26 is ₹9,960 crore.
* The average commissioning of new tracks increased from 159.60 km/year (2009-14) to 346.82 km/year (2014-25).
Completed Projects:
* Several projects have been completed recently, including the Bangurgram-Ras New Line, Thaiyat-Hamira-Sonu New Line, and various gauge conversion and doubling projects.
Main Projects Undertaken:
* Key projects underway include the Nimach-Badi Sadri New Line, Taranga Hill-Abu Road New Line, and various doubling projects.
Surveys Sanctioned:
* Surveys for 55 projects (23 new lines and 32 doubling) with a total length of 5,497 km have been sanctioned in the last three years.
Udaipur Connectivity:
* Udaipur is served by 52 regular train services, including Vande Bharat services, with direct connectivity to Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, and South India.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Railways:
* Impact: Responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing railway projects in Rajasthan.
* Action Required: Continue monitoring project progress, allocate funds, and ensure timely execution.
Passengers in Rajasthan (Udaipur, Salumbar, Pratapgarh districts):
* Impact: Benefit from improved railway infrastructure and increased connectivity.
* Action Required: Utilize the enhanced train services for travel and provide feedback for further improvements.
Zonal Railways (North Western Railway, Northern Railway, North Central Railway, West Central Railway and Western Railway ):
* Impact: Execute railway projects within their respective zones.
* Action Required: Implement projects efficiently, adhering to timelines and budgets, and provide regular updates on progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Rajasthan: A state in India where railway service extension is proposed.
Udaipur: A district in Rajasthan, specifically mentioned for railway line extension and new train introduction.
Salumbar: A district in Rajasthan, specifically mentioned for railway line extension and new train introduction.
Pratapgarh: A district in Rajasthan, specifically mentioned for railway line extension and new train introduction.
Ahmedabad: A city in Gujarat, connected to Udaipur by railway, with completed electrification of the railway track.
Surat: A city connected to Udaipur by direct train service.
Mumbai: A city connected to Udaipur by direct train service.
SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2875
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
EXTENSION OF RAILWAY SERVICE IN RAJASTHAN
†2875. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal for extension of new
railway lines and introduction of new trains in the State of
Rajasthan, particularly in Udaipur, Salumbar and Pratapgarh
districts;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the work of electrification of railway track from Udaipur
to Ahmedabad has been completed;
(d) if so, the details of the scheme to start direct train service from
Udaipur to Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai and South India; and
(e) the details of total funds allocated for new railway projects of
the State of Rajasthan during the last five years and in the
current year, project-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e): As on 01.04.2025, 28 Railway projects (13 New Lines, 05
Gauge Conversion and 10 Doubling), of total length of 3,409 Km costing
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₹43,918 crore falling fully/partly in the State of Rajasthan including
Udaipur, Salumbar and Pratapgarh districts are at various stages of
planning and implementation, out of which 1,238 Km length has been
commissioned and an expenditure of ₹18,955 crore has been incurred
upto March 2025. The status of work is summarized as under:-
Plan Head No. of Total Length Expenditure upto
projects Length Commissioned March 2024
(in Km) (in Km) (₹ in Cr)
New Lines 13 981 196 5769
Gauge
5 1252 788 6829
Conversion
Doubling/
10 1176 254 6357
Multitracking
Total 28 3,409 1,238 18,955
Budget allocation for Infrastructure projects and safety works, falling
fully/partly in the State of Rajasthan is as under:
Period Outlay
2009-14 ₹682 crore/year
2025-26 ₹9,960 crore (Nearly 15 times)
The details of commissioning/laying of new track falling fully/partly in
the State of Rajasthan during 2009-14 and 2014-25 is as under:-
Period New Track Average commissioning of new
Commissioned tracks
2009-14 798 Km 159.60 Km/year
2014-25 3,815 Km 346.82 Km/year (More than 2 times)
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Details of some of the recently completed projects falling fully/partly in
the State of Rajasthan are as under:
S.No. Name of Project Latest Cost
(₹ in crore)
1. Bangurgram-Ras New Line (28 km) 175
2. ThaiyatHamira-Sonu New Line (58 Km) 350
3. Suratpura- Sriganganagar Gauge Conversion 896
(241 Km)
4. Sadalpur-Bikaner & Ratangarh-Degana Gauge 886
Conversion (438 Km)
5. Jaipur-Ringus-Sikar-Churu & Sikar-Loharu 1105
Gauge Conversion (320 Km)
6. Bhagat ki Kothi-Luni Doubling (28 Km) 128
7. Rani-Keshav Ganj Doubling (59 Km) 290
8. Guriya-Marwar & Karjoda-Palanpur Doubling 251
(49 Km)
9. Rani-Marwar Doubling (52 Km) 346
10. Abu Road-Swaroop Ganj Doubling (26 Km) 195
11. Abu Rd-Sarotra Rd Doubling (23 Km) 152
12. Alwar-Bandikui Doubling (60 Km) 450
13. Ajmer-Bangurgram Doubling (48 Km) 375
14. Bangurgram-Guriya Patch Doubling (47 Km) 395
15. Degana-Rai ka Bagh Doubling (146 Km) 809
16. Bina-Kota Doubling (282 Km) 2476
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S.No. Name of Project Latest Cost
(₹ in crore)
17. Nimach-Chittaurgarh Doubling (56 Km) 560
18. Dausa-Gangapur City Doubling (93 Km) 950
19. Phulera-Degana Doubling (108 Km) 702
20. Churu-Ratangarh Doubling (43 Km) 423
Some of the main projects falling fully/partly in the State of Rajasthan
which have been taken up are as under:
S.No. Name of Project Cost
(₹ in crore)
1. Nimach-Badi Sadri New Line (48 Km) 495
2. Taranga Hill-Abu Road New Line (116 Km) 2798
3. Ramganjmandi-Bhopal New Line (277 Km) 5073
4. Pushkar-Merta New Line (51 Km) 800
5. Ringus-Khatu Shyam Ji New Line (17 Km) 254
6. Merta city-Ras New Line & Bye Pass at Merta 947
Road Station (56 Km)
7. Gwalior-Sheopurkalan Gauge Conversion with 2913
extension to Kota (284 Km)
8. Dholpur-Sirmuttra Gauge Conversion with 747
extension to Gangapur City (145 Km)
9. Mavli-Devgarh Madariya Gauge Conversion 969
(83 Km)
10. Mathura-Jhansi 3rd Line (274 Km) 5924
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S.No. Name of Project Cost
(₹ in crore)
11. Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling (150 Km) 988
12. Sawaimadhopur-Jaipur Doubling (131 Km) 1204
13. Churu-Sadulpur & Luni-Bhildi Doubling (330 Km) 3554
14. Ajmer-Chanderiya Doubling (178 Km) 1635
15. Bye Pass line at Sawaimadhopur (14 Km) 304
16. Rewari-Khatuwas Doubling (28 Km) 352
17. Khatuwas-Narnaul Doubling (24 Km) 313
18. Bye Pass line at Marwar (4 Km) 71
Survey of total 55 projects (23 new line and 32 doubling) of total length
5,497 Km falling fully/partly in the State of Rajasthan have been
sanctioned during last three years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and
current Financial Year 2025-26).
Some important sanctioned surveys falling fully/partly in the State of
Rajasthan for improving connectivity are as under:
S.No. Name of Project Length
(In Km)
1. Anupgarh-Bikaner New Line & Spur line from Rojhri 185
to Khajuwala
2. Jaisalmer-Bhabhar/Bhildi New Line 380
3. Khajuwala-Jaisalmer New Line 260
4. Ringus-Loharu Doubling 172
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The sanctioning of the project requires consultation with various stake-
holders including State Governments and necessary approvals viz.
appraisal of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance etc. As sanctioning of
project is a continuous and dynamic process, exact timelines cannot be
fixed.
Railway projects are surveyed/ sanctioned/executed Zonal Railway
wise and not State-wise/UT wise/District wise as the Railway projects
may span across State/UT/District boundaries.
Proposals/requests/suggestions/ representations, both formal and
informal for Railway projects/Works across the country are received on
the basis of demands raised by State Governments, Members of
Parliament, Ministries of Central Government, elected representatives,
Railways’ own requirements, organizations/rail users etc. at various
levels including Railway Board, Zonal Railways, Division Office etc. As
receipt of such proposals/complaints/suggestions is a continuous and
dynamic process, centralized compendium of such requests is not
maintained. However, these are examined and action as found feasible
and justified is taken from time to time.
Railway projects are sanctioned on the basis of remunerativeness,
traffic projections, last mile connectivity, missing links and alternate
routes, augmentation of congested/saturated lines, demands raised by
State Governments, Central Ministries, Members of Parliament, other
public representatives, Railway’s own operational requirement, socio-
economic considerations etc. depending upon throwforward of ongoing
projects and overall availability of funds.
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Railway infrastructure projects falling fully/partly in the State of
Rajasthan are covered under North Western Railway, Northern Railway,
North Central Railway, West Central Railway and Western Railway
zones of Indian Railways. Zonal Railway wise details of Railway
projects including cost, expenditure and outlay are made available in
public domain on Indian Railway’s website.
The work of electrification of railway track from Udaipur to Ahmedabad
has been completed.
As the Railway network straddles across district boundaries, trains are
introduced across such boundaries as per network requirement.
Presently, Udaipur is being served by 52 regular train services,
including 02 pairs of Vande Bharat services, providing passengers of
Udaipur direct connectivity for various destinations like Ahmedabad (by
05 pairs), Surat (by 02 pairs), Mumbai (by 02 pairs) and to Mysuru &
Bengaluru (by 1 pair each). Udaipur is also connected to Delhi,
Kolkata, Guwahati etc. Further, Mandsaur (the nearest railway station
to Pratapgarh) and Udaipur (the nearest railway station to Salumbar)
are served by 44 and 52 train services respectively which may be
availed by the passengers. Besides, introduction of new train services
is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to traffic justification,
operational feasibility, resource availability etc.
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