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Suratgarh–Bathinda line

Suratgarh–Bathinda line with Anupgarh and Fazilka–Abohar branch lines
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Rajasthan and Punjab
Termini	Suratgarh Junction Bathinda Junction
Service
Operator(s)	North Western Railway Northern Railway
History
Opened	1970 (Main line) 30 March 1929 (Anupgarh branch) 17 July 2012 (Fazilka branch)
Technical
Line length	Main line 264 km (164 mi) Branch lines: Fazilka–Abohar 43 km (27 mi) Sarupsar–Anupgarh 56 km (35 mi)
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Old gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) Metre gauge
Operating speed	100 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 NH 7 228 Faqar Sar Jand Wala Kharta 8 NH 9 Khui Khera 17 220 Malout Ghallu 22 213 Qabarwala Churhriwala Dhanna 27 205 Pakki Burj Mohar 33 198 Bahawal Basi NH 7 NH 62 NH 7 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 SH 7B SH 7B 126 Prithvirajpur SH 7B 113 Kesri Singhpur 102 Dalpat Singhpur 90 Shri Karanpur Anupgarh 56/78 81 Zorawar Pura Halt NH 911 70 Gajsinghpur Berore 47/69 56 Rai Singh Nagar Ramsinghpur 38/60 NH 911 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 NH 62 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 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.

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

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 Hindumalkot (the portion of Delhi–Bathinda–Mcleodganj–Sammasatta line) was opened on 10 November 1897.
• The Fifth phase, from Hindumalkot to Shri Ganganagar Junction was opened on 1970.

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

After that, the conversion of main line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was sanctioned in 1997-98, 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.

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

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

Trains Passing through this line

• Kochuveli–Shri Ganganagar Junction Express
• Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Superfast Express
• Hazur Sahib Nanded–Shri Ganganagar Weekly Express
• Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express

Shri Ganganagar–Sadulpur line

Shri Ganganagar–Sadulpur line
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Rajasthan and Haryana
Termini	Shri Ganganagar Junction Sadulpur Junction
Service
Operator(s)	North Western Railway
History
Opened	13 November 1930
Technical
Line length	Main line 244 km (152 mi)
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Old gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) Metre gauge
Electrification	Under progress
Operating speed	100 km/h
Route map to Suratgarh–Bathinda line 0 Shri Ganganagar SH 7B NH 62 SH 7B SH 7B 15 Banwali 22 Fateh Singhwala SH 7B 29 Sadulshahar 39 Budhsinghwala 44 Buganwali 47 Dholipal 53 Hirnawali 58 Jorkian NH 54 SH 94 on Jodhpur–Bathinda line 70 Hanumangarh SH 7 72 Hanumangarh Town 82 Sherekan 85 Salemgarh Masani 89 Tibi Indira Gandhi Canal 98 Tulwara Jhil Rajasthan Haryana 108 Ellenabad 114 Surera Haryana Rajasthan 121 Khinaniyan 133 Bhukarka 140 Nohar 146 Diplana 151 Sri Ramgarh Halt 166 Gogameri 180 Tehsil Bhadra 191 Kalana 199 Anupshahr 209 Sidhmukh 218 Hansiawas 228 Narwasi 233 Paharsar to Hisar–Sadulpur line NH 52 240 Suratpura Junction to Bikaner–Rewari line NH 709 244 Sadulpur to Bikaner–Rewari line Sources:Google Maps Shri Ganganagar Sadulpur Passenger

The Shri Ganganagar–Sadulpur line or Sri Ganganagar–Hanumangarh–Sadulpur line is a railway route on the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways. This route plays an important role in rail transportation of Bikaner division of Rajasthan state and some portion of Sirsa district of Haryana.

The corridor passes through the Desert Area of Rajasthan and some portion of Haryana with a stretch of 244 km with one reversal at Hanumangarh Junction which connects Jodhpur–Bathinda line.

History

The main railway line from Shri Ganganagar Junction to Sadulpur Junction via Hanumangarh Junction was originally built by Bikaner State Railway company of Bikaner Princely State portion as metre-gauge line was constructed on different phases.

• The first phase, from Sri Ganganagar Junction to Sadulshahr was opened on 1 August 1923.
• The second phase, from Sadulshahr to Hanumanagarh Junction was opened on 27 April 1923.
• The third phase, from Hanumangarh Junction to Nohar was opened on 15 September 1927.
• The fourth phase, from Nohar to Tahsil Bhadra was opened on 16 September 1928.
• The Fifth phase, from Tahsil Bhadra to Suratpura Junction was opened on 13 November 1930.

After that, the conversion of main line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was sanctioned in 2006-07, Which its an another important line for military purpose because this railway line also connects to the Jodhpur–Bathinda railway line which it lies nearest of International border of India, was opened in different sections.

• The first phase, between Shri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh Junction was opened on 29 January 2014.
• The second phase, between Hanumangarh Juncrion and Suratpura Junction was opened on 24 May 2016.

Electrification

Currently the electrification is going on dividing the three sections of this route, the first section is Sadulpur Junction–Nohar, the second section is Nohar–Hanumangarh Junction and the third section is Hanumangarh Junction–Shri Ganganagar Junction. The first section is electrified on 31 March 2021. and the second and third section is currently going under progress.

Trains Passing through this line

• Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express
• Kota–Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express
• Hazur Sahib Nanded–Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express via Hanumangarh
• Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express
• Amrapur Aravali Express

Laksar–Dehradun line

Laksar–Dehradun line
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Uttarakhand
Termini	Laksar Junction Dehradun
Service
Operator(s)	Northern Railway
History
Opened	13 March 1900 (Main line) 2 April 1927 (Rishikesh branch)
Technical
Line length	Main line 79 km (49 mi) Raiwala–Rishikesh branch line 12 km (7 mi)
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	100 km/h
Route map Dehradun 79 NH 7 Rispana River to Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line NH 7 50/12 Yog Nagari Rishikesh Harrawala 70 NH 34 NH 7 50/12 Rishikesh Doiwala 59 45/7 Virbhadra Song River NH 34 Kansrao 49 NH 34 & NH 7 NH 34 Song River 38/0 Raiwala Junction NH 34 32 Motichur 27 Haridwar 23 Jwalapur Upper Ganges Canal NH 334 19 Ikkar 14 Pathri 8 Aithal 0 Laksar on Moradabad–Ambala line Sources:Google Maps, Saharanpur Dehradun Passenger, Bandikui Rishikesh Passenger

The Laksar–Dehradun line is a railway route on the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This route plays an important role in rail transportation of Garhwal division of Uttarakhand state.

The corridor passes through the Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand and some portion are near the bank of Ganges with a stretch of 79 km which connects Laksar Junction situates on Moradabad–Ambala line and Dehradun. It has a branch line which starts from Raiwala Junction and ends at Rishikesh with a stretch of 12 km.

History

The main railway line from Laksar Junction to Dehradun via Raiwala Junction was originally built by Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh portion as 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was constructed on different phases.

• The first phase, from Laksar Junction to Jwalapur was opened on 1 January 1886.
• The second phase, from Jwalapur to Haridwar was opened on 20 August 1886.
• The third phase, from Haridwar to Dehradun was sanctioned on 18 November 1896 and opened on 1 March 1900.

Whereas, the branch line between Raiwala Junction and Rishikesh which were comes under the East Indian Railway Garhwal district portion was opened on 2 April 1927. And the extension of the line to Karnaprayag by Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line, the Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station was inaugurated on 12 January 2021.

Electrification

The electrification was done on dividing the three sections of this route, the first section is Laksar Junction–Haridwar, the second section is Haridwar–Dehradun and the third section is Raiwala–Rishikesh branch. The First section is electrified on 28 September 2015. The second section is electrified on 20 October 2016. And the third section was opened on 2018.

Trains Passing through this line

Main

• Kathgodam–Dehradun Express
• Nanda Devi AC Express
• Doon Express
• Mussoorie Express
• Dehradun–Amritsar Express
• Naini Doon Jan Shatabdi Express
• Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express
• Dehradun Shatabdi Express
• Rapti Ganga Express
• Bandra Terminus–Dehradun Express
• Upasana Express
• Indore–Dehradun Express
• Ujjaini Express
• Uttaranchal Express

Branch

• Kalinga Utkal Express
• Yoga Express
• Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Prayagraj Sangam Express
• Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Jammu Tawi Express
• Udaipur City–Yog Nagari Rishikesh Express
• Doon Express
• Kochuveli–Yog Nagari Rishikesh Superfast Express
• Hemkunt Express

Amritsar–Khem Karan line

Amritsar–Khem Karan line with Beas Branch line
Overview
Status	Operational
Owner	Indian Railways
Locale	Punjab
Termini	Amritsar Junction Khem Karan
Service
Operator(s)	Northern Railway
History
Opened	4 April 1910 (Main line) 2011 (Beas branch)
Technical
Line length	Main line 77 km (48 mi) Tarn Taran–Beas branch line 49 km (30 mi)
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	100 km/h
Route map on Ambala–Attari line 0 Amritsar NH 354 NH 354 5 Bhagtanwala NH 54 10 Sangrana Sahib 14 Gohlwar Varpal 18 Dukhnawaran NH 54 23/0 Tarn Taran Rure Asal 29 NH 54 Jandoke 34 8 Malmohari Kairon 38 13 Vain Poin SH 62 21 Goindwal Sahib Patti 44 28 Khadur Sahib NH 703B 32 Saidpur Jalalabad Halt Boparai 53 36 Bhalojala Halt Gharyala 57/0 NH 3 Valtoha 65 49 Beas Rattok Gurudwara 71 on Ambala–Attari line Khem Karan 77 Kot Budha 10 Satluj River NH 703A Mallanwala Khas 25 on Jalandhar–Firozpur line Sources:Google Maps, Amritsar Khem Karan DEMU Tarn Taran Beas DMU

The Amritsar–Khem Karan line is a railway route on the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. This route plays an important role in rail transportation in Punjab state.

The corridor passes through the Plain Areas of Punjab and some portion are near the bank of Beas with a stretch of 77 km which connects Amritsar Junction situates on Ambala–Attari line and Khem Karan. It has a branch line which starts from Tarn Taran Junction and ends at Beas Junction with a stretch of 49 km.

History

The main railway line from Amritsar Junction to Khem Karan and Kasur via Tarn Taran Junction was originally built by Killick, Nixon and Company with under North Western State Railway Company in Punjab portion as 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was constructed on different phases.

• The first phase, from Amritsar Junction to Tarn Taran was opened on 21 September 1906.
• The second phase, from Tarn Taran to Patti was opened on 30 December 1906.
• The third phase, from Patti to Kasur was opened on 4 April 1910.

But due to Partition of India in 1947, The Khem Karan–Kasur link was totally dismantled and the trains run till Khem Karan.

Whereas, the branch line between Tarn Taran Junction and Beas Junction which lies on Ambala–Attari line was opened on different phases.

• The first phase, between Beas Junction to Goindwal was opened on 18 December 1997.
• The second phase, between Tarn Taran Junction to Goindwal was approved on 1999 and opened on 2011.

Electrification

The electrification was started on 2019 , As the Amritsar–Tarn Taran–Beas section and the remaining section as Tarn Taran–Khem Karan section is going to be electrified.

Project

Currently the Patti–Mallanwala Khas rail link was sanctioned on 2013 for another direct link between Amritsar and Firozpur and Rest of India is under construction.