Suratgarh–Bathinda line

The Suratgarh–Bathinda line or Suratgarh–Shri Ganganagar–Bathinda line is a railway route on the North Western Railway zone and Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This route plays an important role in rail transportation of Bikaner division of Rajasthan state and Fazilka district, Sri Muktsar Sahib district and Bathinda district of Punjab.

Suratgarh–Bathinda line
with Anupgarh and Fazilka–Abohar branch lines
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleRajasthan and Punjab
Termini
Service
Operator(s)North Western Railway
Northern Railway
History
Opened1970 (Main line)
30 March 1929 (Anupgarh branch)
17 July 2012 (Fazilka branch)
Technical
Line lengthMain line 264 km (164 mi)
Branch lines:
Fazilka–Abohar 43 km (27 mi)
Sarupsar–Anupgarh 56 km (35 mi)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in) Metre gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed100 km/h
Route map

to Delhi–Fazilka line
to Bathinda–Rewari line
to Bathinda–Rajpura line
to Jodhpur–Bathinda line
264
Bathinda
on Delhi–Fazilka line
254
Bahman Diwana
248
Bulluana
244
Karamgarh Sardargarh Halt
to Ludhiana–Fazilka line
240
Daula Kot Bhai
on Delhi–Fazilka line
236
Giddarbaha
Fazilka 0
Indira Gandhi Canal
NH7-IN.svg NH 7
228
Faqar Sar
Jand Wala Kharta 8
NH9-IN.svg NH 9
Khui Khera 17
220
Malout
Ghallu 22
213
Qabarwala
Churhriwala Dhanna 27
205
Pakki
Burj Mohar 33
198
Bahawal Basi
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NH62-IN.svg NH 62
NH7-IN.svg NH 7
NH354E-IN.svg NH 354E
43/190
Abohar
182
Killanwali Punjab
176
Panj Kosi
170
Bakayanwala
Punjab
Rajasthan
166
Kotha Pakki
162
Hindumalkote
157
Orki
152
Fatuhi
147
Khat labana
143
Mohanpura
Shri Ganganagar 137
Shri Ganganagar–Sadulpur line
SH7B-IN jct.svg SH 7B
SH7B-IN jct.svg SH 7B
126
Prithvirajpur
SH7B-IN jct.svg SH 7B
113
Kesri Singhpur
102
Dalpat Singhpur
90
Shri Karanpur
Anupgarh 56/78
81
Zorawar Pura Halt
NH911-IN.svg NH 911
70
Gajsinghpur
Berore 47/69
56
Rai Singh Nagar
Ramsinghpur 38/60
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Sri Vijaynagar 22/44
36
Masaniwala
Kalyankot 13/35
31
Bugia Halt
Raghunathgarh 6/28
25
Jaitsar
0/22
Sarupsar
17
Sardargarh
12
Sahuwala
5
Bhagwan Sar
NH62-IN.svg NH 62
SH94-IN jct.svg SH 94
to Jodhpur–Bathinda line
0
Suratgarh
to Jodhpur–Bathinda line
Sources:Google Maps
Firozpur Cantt Hanumangarh Express
Suratgarh Anupgarh Passenger
Suratgarh Shri Ganganagar Passenger
Shri Ganganagar Bathinda Passenger

The corridor passes through the Desert Area of Rajasthan and runs with a stretch of 264 km with consists of two branch lines, the first branch line starts from Sarupsar Junction and ends at Anupgarh with a stretch of 56 km, whereas the second branch line starts from Abohar Junction and ends at Fazilka Junction with a stretch of 43 km.

History

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The main railway line from Suratgarh Junction to Bathinda Junction via Shri Ganganagar was originally built by Bikaner State Railway company of Bikaner Princely State and Southern Punjab Railway of Punjab Province portion as metre-gauge line was constructed on different phases.

  • The first phase, from Suratgarh Junction to Rai Singh Nagar was opened on 1 October 1925.
  • The second phase, from Rai Singh Nagar to Kesrisinghpur was opened on 1 September 1927.
  • The third phase, from Kesrisinghpur to Shri Ganganagar Junction was opened on 1 May 1926.
  • The fourth phase, from Bathinda Junction to Hindumalkote (the portion of Delhi–Bathinda–Mcleodganj–Sammasatta line) was opened on 10 November 1897.[1]
  • The Fifth phase, from Hindumalkote to Shri Ganganagar Junction was opened on 1970.[2]

Whereas, the branch line from Sarupsar Junction to Anupgarh which comes under the portion of Bikaner State Railway was opened on 30 March 1929.[3]

After that, the conversion of main line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was sanctioned in 1997–98,[4] Which it was important for military purpose because this railway line also passes through nearest of International border of India, was opened in different sections.[5]

  • The first phase, between Shri Ganganagar and Sarupsar Junction was opened on 9 June 2012.[6]
  • The second phase, between Suratgarh and Anupgarh was opened on 25 July 2013.[7]

After that, the new branch line between Abohar Junction and Fazilka was started construction on 2004 [8] for easier transport of nearby Indian International borders and after some years it was opened on 12 July 2012.[9]

Trains Passing through this line

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References

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  1. ^ "Indian Railways history". Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Hindumalkot Railway station in Sri ganganagar district". Patrika.
  3. ^ "Administration report on Indian Railways 1939" (PDF). Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Achievement of Construction Department during year 2016-17". India Rail Info. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  5. ^ "COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS NINTH REPORT" (PDF). Government of India. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Broad gauge track at Sriganganagar". Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Suratgarh Anupgarh Passenger Inauguration" (PDF). North Western Railways. Government of India. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Nitish lays Fazilka-Abohar line foundation". Times of India. 2 February 2004.
  9. ^ "Abohar Fazilka rail line to be operational soon". Times of India. 11 July 2012.