GUJARAT (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has sanctioned a project to double the 49 km Adipur and Bhuj rail section in Gujarat. This project aims to increase capacity on a key route in the Kutuch Region and prepare the region for rising passengers and freight traffic.
Project Overview
| Information | Details |
| Project | Adipur-Bhuj doubling line |
| Length | 49 km |
| Cost | Rs 493 crore |
| Railway Zone | Western Railway |
| Additional Freight Capacity | 12 MTPA |
The Adipur-Bhuj section is part of the Gandhidham-Naliya corridor. It currently operates as a single-line route. Railway officials are expecting that the traffic can grow significantly on this corridor in the coming years because several rail projects are also being developed in the region. The project is part of Indian Railways’ larger effort to improve capacity, which focuses on doubling, tripling, and upgrading important rail routes across the country.
The importance of the project
Several railway projects in the Kutch region are expected to bring more trains to the Adipur-Bhuj route. These project includes:
- Bhuj-Naliya Gauge Conversion
- Extension of the Naliya-Vayor line
- New Naliya-Jakhau railway line
- New Vayor-Lakhpat railway line
- New Deshalpar-Luna railway line
More trains, more freight capacity
The doubling project will help railways meet future demand and improve operations on the route. According to the PIB Press Release, the upgraded section will allow, two additional passenger train services in each direction every day, support an additional 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of freight traffic and improve logistics connections across the region. It will also reduce congestion and operational delays. The project is also expected to strengthen industrial connections in western Gujarat, where freight demand is continuously growing.
Capacity pressure expected to rise
According to the press release, the utilization of line capacity could reach 123% by 2029-30. This means the existing signal lines may struggle to manage future needs without extra infrastructure. This doubling line plans to solve this issue by adding capacity and improving the reliability of train operations. It is also expected that this project can generate some extra revenue for Indian Railways as well.
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