The Indian Railways is working on a third rail line between Kitham and Bhandai to ease the heavy traffic on the Agra route. This 26 km long project, costing ₹600 crore, is expected to be completed within a year. The move will help reduce the pressure on Agra Cantt station and improve the punctuality of passenger trains.
What are the key details of the project?
The third line is part of the larger Jhansi-Gwalior-Mathura 3rd line project, which covers 274 km with a total budget of ₹5924 crore. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and North Central Railway (NCR) are managing the construction. Land acquisition for the Kitham-Bhandai section is already finished and work is currently underway.
How will this benefit passengers and freight?
The New Delhi-Agra section is one of the busiest in India, handling over 270 passenger and 360 goods trains daily. The new line will change how trains move through this section:
| Feature | Expected Impact |
|---|---|
| Freight Trains | 60-70% of goods trains will use the third line |
| Passenger Trains | Over two dozen trains including Secunderabad Rajdhani will be more punctual |
| Congestion | Less waiting time at the outer limits of Agra Cantt station |
| High Speed Trains | Better flow for Vande Bharat and Gatimaan Express |
Why was this third line necessary?
The proposal was made over six and a half years ago because the existing tracks could not handle the increasing number of trains. With the addition of summer special trains and high-speed services, the route became congested. This new bypass will ensure that only trains needing to stop at the station use the main lines, while others pass through without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kitham और Bhandai के बीच तीसरी लाइन कब तक पूरी होगी?
यह 26 किलोमीटर लंबी तीसरी रेल लाइन अगले एक साल के भीतर पूरी होने की उम्मीद है।
इस प्रोजेक्ट से यात्रियों को क्या फायदा होगा?
इससे Secunderabad Rajdhani जैसी दो दर्जन से ज्यादा पैसेंजर ट्रेनों की समयबद्धता बढ़ेगी और बाहरी सिग्नल पर रुकने का समय कम होगा।