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Breaking: Punjab to get long-awaited New Railway Line at a cost of Rs 764 crore, announces Ravneet Bittu
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, November 12, 2025:Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu today addressed the media in Chandigarh to announce the approval of a significant new railway project for Punjab.
He revealed that the Centre has green-lit the construction of the Ferozepur–Patti broad gauge (BG) electrified rail line, which will span 25.7 kilometres and include a major bridge over the Satluj river, measuring 820 metres in length. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹764 crore. Bittu informed that the Cabinet Committee had cleared the proposal on October 27.
The project will require 165.69 hectares of land, affecting 8 villages in Tarn Taran district (a total of 95.68 hectares) and 4 villages in Ferozepur district (70 hectares).
Highlighting the importance of the new rail link, Bittu stated that it will facilitate better connectivity between Punjab and ports in neighbouring states, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the region.
He acknowledged the persistent efforts of various political parties to push for this project over the years.
Bittu also shared that he personally met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stress Punjab’s need for this infrastructure, emphasizing that the state lacked the necessary funds to execute the project independently.
Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu announced that the Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo will soon be connected to the railway network. He also revealed plans to extend railway lines to Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala districts, aiming to enhance rail connectivity across these important regions of Punjab. This expansion is part of broader efforts to improve transportation infrastructure and accessibility in the state.