Third and Fourth Railway Lines to Be Built Between Vadodara and Ratlam
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The third and fourth railway lines will be built along the 259-km Vadodara–Ratlam section under the Vadodara division of Western Railway, increasing capacity on the busy rail corridor connecting Gujarat with Madhya Pradesh and North India.
The additional lines are expected to provide greater capacity for passenger and freight trains and help ease existing constraints on the route, improving the efficiency and punctuality of train operations.
Additional Capacity on Vadodara–Ratlam Route
The Vadodara–Ratlam section is part of the important Golden Quadrilateral rail corridor connecting Gujarat with Madhya Pradesh and northern India. The route carries substantial passenger and freight traffic, putting pressure on existing railway infrastructure.
The construction of the third and fourth lines will provide additional tracks for train operations and help address capacity bottlenecks. With more tracks available, passenger and freight services are expected to operate more smoothly and punctually.
The project will also strengthen rail connectivity between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and is expected to support industrial and commercial activity along the corridor.
₹394 Crore Expansion of Vishwamitri–Dabhoi Line
In another major railway infrastructure project in the Vadodara area, the approximately 33-km single-line section between Vishwamitri and Dabhoi will be doubled at a cost of ₹394 crore.
The existing single-line infrastructure limits the capacity for train operations on the route. Doubling the line will provide additional capacity and is expected to make train operations smoother and more punctual.
The project will strengthen rail connectivity in Vadodara city and surrounding areas while providing greater capacity for trains operating on the route.
More Capacity on Route to Statue of Unity
The Vishwamitri–Dabhoi route forms part of the rail network serving the Statue of Unity and nearby tourist destinations. Once the doubling work is completed, additional capacity will be available for trains operating towards the area.
The increased capacity is expected to facilitate rail travel for tourists travelling to the Statue of Unity and surrounding destinations from across the country and abroad.
Key Details
Project | Details |
Vadodara–Ratlam | 259 km |
Proposed work | Construction of third and fourth railway lines |
Key benefit | Increased capacity for passenger and freight trains |
Vishwamitri–Dabhoi | 33 km |
Existing infrastructure | Single line |
Proposed work | Doubling of the railway line |
Cost | ₹394 crore |
Key benefit | Increased capacity and strengthened connectivity towards Vadodara and the Statue of Unity |
