Haryana steers clears Rs.350 cr elevated rail line

In a first-of-its-kind rail project in the country, Haryana and Indian Railways have recently launched India‘s first ever elevated railway line in Rohtak at an investment of Rs.350 crore. The project, which is expected to be completed in the next 18 months, is the new elevated railway track ending the major problem of traffic jams across Rohtak city. The project, which has been implemented in order to provide road safety whilst easing life of residents, will be constructed at a cost of Rs.315 crore of which Rs.90 crore will be spent by Indian Railways while the rest will be shared by the state government of Haryana. The elevated Railway Line on the Rohtak – Gohana stretch will be constructed by eliminating 5 busy level crossings, which link residential colonies of the region. The project will not just facilitate smoother traffic in roads but will also lead to flexible railway operations. The elevated railway track will be constructed adjoining to existing alignment leaving 12 m wide strip for construction of road, said official sources.