Bikaner Railway Division: Washing lines to increase from 7 to 18 and track doubling to start
The Bikaner Railway Division is undergoing a major infrastructure overhaul to improve train maintenance and punctuality. The division will significantly increase its washing line capacity and expand double-track sections to reduce delays. These updates aim to support a larger fleet of LHB and Vande Bharat trains in the region.
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What are the new maintenance and washing line updates?
Indian Railways has sanctioned various projects to boost coach maintenance. At Lalgarh, a new 600-meter washing line and covered sheds are being added with an investment of ₹139.68 crore. Similarly, Shri Ganganagar is getting two 600-meter washing lines and other facilities worth ₹174.26 crore. These upgrades will allow the division to maintain more rakes every day.
Which rail sections are getting double tracks?
The Railway Board approved the Detailed Project Report for doubling the 170 km Merta Road–Bikaner section at an estimated cost of ₹1533 crore. This will eliminate delays caused by single-line crossings. Other key progress includes:
| Section | Status/Detail |
|---|---|
| Molisir-Churu | 25.86 km doubled |
| Manheru-Bhiwani | 13.54 km doubled |
| Churu-Dudhara | 27.98 km doubled |
| Churu-Ratangarh | 42 km (Expected 2025) |
| Churu-Sadulpur | 57.82 km (Expected 2026) |
| Bhiwani-Dobhbhali | 42 km (Expected 2025) |
What other improvements are coming to Bikaner Division?
The division has upgraded signaling at Kishangarh Balawas station to a Siemens Mark-II system to handle more goods traffic. Bikaner railway station is also being redeveloped for ₹471.32 crore, which will increase daily passenger capacity from 25,875 to 77,245. Additionally, the division introduced 3 new rail services and operated 1797 special trains in the 2025-26 financial year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Merta Road-Bikaner track doubling में कितना खर्च आएगा?
इस प्रोजेक्ट की अनुमानित लागत ₹1533 करोड़ है और इसे पूरा होने में लगभग चार साल का समय लगेगा।
बीकानेर स्टेशन के पुनर्विकास (Redevelopment) से क्या बदलाव आएंगे?
₹471.32 करोड़ की लागत से स्टेशन की क्षमता 25,875 से बढ़ाकर 77,245 यात्री प्रतिदिन की जाएगी, जिसमें नए FOB और लिफ्ट शामिल होंगे।