Rishikesh-Karnprayag Railway Line
Project Overview
- Length: The railway line is approximately 125.20 kilometers long.
- Route: It runs from Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station in Rishikesh to Karnaprayag in Uttarakhand.
- Stations: The line will have 12 new railway stations, including Yog Nagari Rishikesh, Shivpuri, Byasi, Devprayag, Srinagar, Dhari Devi, Rudraprayag, Gholtir, Gaucher, and Karnaprayag.
Technical Details
- Gauge: The railway line is broad gauge (1,676 mm).
- Tunnels: There will be 17 tunnels, with 105.47 kilometers (84.24%) of the track running through tunnels. The longest tunnel is 15.1 kilometers long, between Devprayag and Lachmoli.
- Bridges: The line will have 35 bridges.
- Electrification: The line will be electrified with 25 kV 50 Hz AC OHE.
- Operating Speed: The operating speed is expected to be 100 km/h.
Project Status and Timeline
- Status: The project is under construction and is considered to be of national strategic importance.
- Completion Deadline: The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2024, with operations expected to start by 2025.
- Cost: The estimated total cost of the project is Rs. 16,200 crore.
Significance
- Connectivity: The railway line will improve connectivity to the Char Dham shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas.
- Tourism and Trade: The project aims to promote tourism and trade in the region, providing railway connectivity between five districts of Uttarakhand.
Recent Updates
- Progress: As of recent updates, 70% of the work on laying tracks has been completed, with significant milestones achieved in tunnel construction and bridge building.
- Safety Measures: The project includes site-specific spectrum studies and portal stabilization to ensure safety and prevent disasters like earthquakes, floods, and fires.
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