**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 1933 in the Lok Sabha, addressing water logging in railway underpasses in the Jhunjhunu district. The question was to be answered on February 11, 2026. The document provides information on the number of railway underpasses (RUBs) and remedial measures undertaken to mitigate water logging issues.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Underpass Statistics (as of April 1, 2025):**
* Total RUBs/Underpasses across Indian Railways: 14,745
* RUBs/Underpasses in Rajasthan: 1,918
* RUBs/Underpasses in Jhunjhunu district: 63
* **Water Logging Issues:**
* Water logging has been reported in some subways during heavy rains in Jhunjhunu.
* Pumping arrangements are used to address water logging.
* **Remedial Measures:**
* **New RUBs/Subways:** Adequate drainage arrangements are made as an integral part of planning.
* **Existing RUBs/Subways:** Remedial measures include water flow diversion to nearby bridges and drains, cover sheds on approach roads, humps at entry, cross drains, and sealing of joints.
* Pumping arrangements are made for identified RUBs.
* Provisions exist to stop road traffic in exceptional rainfall situations for safety.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Railway Authorities**
* **Impact:** Responsible for ensuring the safety of road users and managing water logging issues in railway underpasses.
* **Action Required:** Implement remedial measures for existing RUBs, incorporate adequate drainage in new RUBs, maintain pumping arrangements, and provide provisions for stopping traffic during heavy rains.
**Stakeholder: Road Users/Common Man**
* **Impact:** Affected by water logging which can cause inconvenience and safety hazards.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of potential water logging during heavy rains and follow safety measures implemented by railway authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The primary entity responsible for addressing the issue of water logging in railway underpasses.
Indian Railways: The railway network affected by waterlogging issues in underpasses.
Rajasthan: State mentioned in the question where waterlogging is particularly severe.
Jhunjhunu: District within Rajasthan specifically highlighted for experiencing waterlogging problems in railway underpasses.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1933
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026
WATER LOGGING IN RAILWAY UNDERPASSES IN JHUNJHUNU DISTRICT
†1933. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that several railway underpasses across the country
particularly in Jhunjhunu district and other regions of Rajasthan
experience severe waterlogging during the Monsoon Season;
(b) if so, the details of such underpasses including the specific impact on
daily commuting and the resulting hardship faced by the common man
in Rajasthan, district and location-wise;
(c) whether it is a fact that claims of resolving the problems are made but
despite the measures, water logging recurs in rainy season and if so,
the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government has not been able to ensure a lasting solution;
and
(e) the details of the permanent action plan of the Government for
adequate water drainage pumping system and infrastructural
improvement?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e): As on 01.04.2025, 14,745 Nos. RUBs/Underpasses exist over
Indian Railways including 1,918 Nos. in the State of Rajasthan. There are
63 Nos. RUBs/Underpasses in Jhunjhunu district. During heavy rains,
problem of water logging has been reported in some subways, which is
addressed by pumping arrangement, etc.
§Railways have taken several remedial measures to mitigate the
problem of water logging in underpasses as under:
(i) Adequate drainage arrangement are made as integral part of planning of
new Road Under Bridge (RUB)/Subways.
(ii) In existing RUBs/subways remedial measures like water flow diversion
to nearby bridge and nallahs/drains, provision of cover shed on approach
roads, provision of hump at entry to Road under Bridge (RUB), provision of
cross drains, sealing of joints etc. are made as per feasibility, suitability
and site requirements.
(iii) Pumping arrangement is also been made for identified RUBs, to drain
out water expeditiously in case of emergency and provision to stop road
traffic in exceptional/unusual rainfall situation for safety of road users.
(iv) In case of emergency and provision to stop road traffic in
exceptional/unusual rainfall situation for safety of road users.
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