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- Days after granting approval for the Rajpura–Mohali railway link, the Ministry of Railways has given the green light to another significant infrastructure project in Punjab — the 25.
- Announcing the development on Wednesday, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittu said the new line would enhance both connectivity and commerce in the border state.
- The Ferozepur–Patti project adds to the growing list of railway initiatives aimed at strengthening Punjab’s transport network, underscoring the Centre’s focus on improving regional connectivity and border infrastructure.
Days after granting approval for the Rajpura–Mohali railway link, the Ministry of Railways has given the green light to another significant infrastructure project in Punjab — the 25.72-km-long Ferozepur–Patti rail line.
The project, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹764 crore, includes ₹165 crore earmarked for land acquisition. Officials confirmed that the Punjab Chief Secretary has been formally informed of the approval and directed to initiate the land acquisition process.
Announcing the development on Wednesday, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittu said the new line would enhance both connectivity and commerce in the border state.
According to sources, the proposed section carries strategic as well as economic importance. Once completed, it will provide a direct rail link between Ferozepur and Amritsar, cutting the current travel distance by about 98 kilometres.
Beyond improving passenger convenience, the line is expected to open new avenues for trade by connecting the border district of Ferozepur directly with ports in Gujarat. This link is likely to streamline the movement of goods, giving a substantial boost to industry and exports from the region.
The Ferozepur–Patti project adds to the growing list of railway initiatives aimed at strengthening Punjab’s transport network, underscoring the Centre’s focus on improving regional connectivity and border infrastructure.
