The Centre has issued an official announcement for land acquisition to develop the much-awaited Mohali–Rajpura railway line.This a major infrastructure step toward improving Punjab’s connectivity with the Union Territory of Chandigarh and neighboring Haryana.
The Ministry of Railways, designating it as a special railway project and has written to the Punjab government seeking its cooperation in acquiring the required land. According to official details, about 53.84 hectares of land spread across Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Mohali districts will be acquired for the project.
The proposed railway line will extend 18.11 kilometers and directly connect the Mohali with Rajpura. Estimated to cost around ₹443 crore, the project will be jointly executed, with the Punjab government responsible for land acquisition and transfer to the Centre for construction activities.
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal confirmed that the district administration will initiate the acquisition process upon receiving the final alignment and technical details from the Railways. “The notification and alignment plan are awaited. Once received, we will move ahead with the necessary formalities,” she stated.
Officials highlight that the Mohali–Rajpura rail link will serve as a game changer for the Malwa region, offering direct connectivity between Chandigarh and southern Punjab. The route will streamline travel to key destinations such as Sirhind, Bathinda, Sirsa, Fazilka, Abohar, and parts of Haryana including Jind and Hisar.
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