PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs. 3,687 crore railway project passing through Gujarat

BANASKANTHA : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the recently electrified Bhildi-Samdari-Luni-Jodhpur-Merta Road-Degana-Ratangarh Railway Line. He also laid the foundation stone for works related to the Luni-Samdari-Bhildi double line project during an event held in Rajasthan.

The 271.97 km-long Luni-Samdari-Bhildi Doubling Project is expected to cost ₹3,085 crore. Besides covering three districts of Rajasthan, the project will extend into Banaskantha in North Gujarat, as Bhildi is located in the Deesa taluka of the district. This project aims to facilitate seamless movement of double-stack container trains and passenger trains while accommodating the increasing demand for additional train services.

Meanwhile, the dedication of 604 RKM (Route Kilometer) of the newly electrified Bhildi-Samdari-Luni-Jodhpur-Merta Road-Degana-Ratangarh line, completed at a cost of ₹602 crore, will enable seamless freight train operations to Kandla Port and Mundra Port from Rajasthan. The electrification will also enhance sectional speeds and serve as a greener alternative to diesel traction.