en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 49-km Adipur–Bhuj railway section in Gujarat at a cost of ₹493 crore. The project aims to enhance passenger and freight capacity, support future railway expansion in the Kutch region, facilitate additional train services, and strengthen logistics connectivity for industrial and economic growth.
The project falls under the Western Railway zone and is part of Indian Railways' broader capacity enhancement plan, which focuses on doubling, tripling, and modernizing railway corridors across the country. With increasing industrial activity and multiple railway expansion projects underway in western Gujarat, the Adipur–Bhuj section has become a key corridor requiring additional capacity to meet future traffic demand.
The Adipur–Bhuj line is currently a single-track section on the Gandhidham–Naliya corridor. The region is experiencing rapid railway development through several infrastructure projects, including the Bhuj–Naliya Gauge Conversion, the Naliya–Vayor rail extension, and proposed railway links connecting Naliya–Jakhau, Vayor–Lakhpat, and Deshalpar–Luna. As these projects are progressively completed, passenger and freight traffic on this corridor is expected to increase significantly.
The project is expected to deliver multiple benefits: two additional passenger train services per day in each direction; an additional freight handling capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA); improved operational flexibility and reduced line congestion; better logistics support for industries operating in the Kutch region; and improved connectivity for passengers in Gujarat and surrounding areas.
The Kutch region has emerged as a major industrial and logistics hub due to its proximity to ports, manufacturing clusters, and mineral-rich areas. The railway doubling will significantly improve freight transportation by moving an additional 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The enhanced railway infrastructure is expected to support industrial development by providing more reliable and efficient logistics solutions, reducing transit delays, and strengthening the supply chain network in western India.
Railway projections indicate that without capacity enhancement measures, the line capacity utilization of the Adipur–Bhuj section could reach 123% by 2029-30. The doubling project will address this challenge by creating additional operational capacity, improving punctuality, and facilitating smooth train movement. The plan is also expected to generate additional revenue for Indian Railways through increased passenger and freight traffic, while promoting regional economic development.
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