Prime Minister To Inaugurate Rs 8,910 mn Rail Projects In Gujarat

02 Apr 2026 CW Team

Collectively valued at Rs 8,910 million (mn), the projects are expected to strengthen connectivity, boost economic activity and enhance passenger convenience across the state. Officials said the initiatives form part of broader efforts to modernise rail infrastructure and accelerate regional development in Gujarat.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Himmatnagar-Khed Brahma 55 km new line, constructed for Rs 4,820 mn, which will substantially improve connectivity in the Sabarkantha district by enabling faster and more affordable travel and directly linking the region with Ahmedabad and Udaipur. It is expected to enhance access to essential services such as healthcare and education while creating new livelihood opportunities for local communities.

In addition, the Kanalus-Jamnagar doubling project of 27 km, built for Rs 2,570 mn, and the Gandhidham-Adipur multitracking project of 11 km, constructed for Rs 1,520 mn, will augment capacity and facilitate smoother and faster train operations. These upgrades are intended to improve freight handling efficiency and strengthen connectivity to key industrial hubs and ports, including Deendayal Port. They are expected to reduce transit time, lower logistics costs, boost tourism and support farmers and industries by improving market access.

The Prime Minister will also flag off a new train service from Khedbrahma to Ahmedabad via Himmatnagar, providing direct rail connectivity that is expected to make daily commuting more convenient, affordable and efficient for residents. The service is anticipated to stimulate local economic activity and tourism while contributing to inclusive growth in the region. These projects align with the vision of transforming Indian Railways into a modern, efficient and growth oriented engine of the economy by strengthening last mile connectivity, enhancing freight efficiency and improving passenger experience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31 for a one-day tour. He will inaugurate and dedicate several railway projects virtually from Vav Tharad with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel present for the launch. Collectively valued at Rs 8,910 million (mn), the projects are expected to strengthen connectivity, boost economic activity and enhance passenger convenience across the state. Officials said the initiatives form part of broader efforts to modernise rail infrastructure and accelerate regional development in Gujarat. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Himmatnagar-Khed Brahma 55 km new line, constructed for Rs 4,820 mn, which will substantially improve connectivity in the Sabarkantha district by enabling faster and more affordable travel and directly linking the region with Ahmedabad and Udaipur. It is expected to enhance access to essential services such as healthcare and education while creating new livelihood opportunities for local communities. In addition, the Kanalus-Jamnagar doubling project of 27 km, built for Rs 2,570 mn, and the Gandhidham-Adipur multitracking project of 11 km, constructed for Rs 1,520 mn, will augment capacity and facilitate smoother and faster train operations. These upgrades are intended to improve freight handling efficiency and strengthen connectivity to key industrial hubs and ports, including Deendayal Port. They are expected to reduce transit time, lower logistics costs, boost tourism and support farmers and industries by improving market access. The Prime Minister will also flag off a new train service from Khedbrahma to Ahmedabad via Himmatnagar, providing direct rail connectivity that is expected to make daily commuting more convenient, affordable and efficient for residents. The service is anticipated to stimulate local economic activity and tourism while contributing to inclusive growth in the region. These projects align with the vision of transforming Indian Railways into a modern, efficient and growth oriented engine of the economy by strengthening last mile connectivity, enhancing freight efficiency and improving passenger experience.

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