The railway administration has officially set the wheels in motion to construct pedestrian stairs on both sides of the Rupangarh Road Railway Overbridge (ROB) in Kishangarh. This long-awaited development is a significant step toward improving passenger safety and mitigating the risks associated with ground-level track crossings in the area.
- Project Scope: Addition of dedicated pedestrian stairs on both sides of the ROB.
- Objective: Enhancing pedestrian safety and preventing unauthorized track crossings.
- Historical Context: The ROB was originally completed in 2012 at level crossing number 28 without pedestrian access.
- Current Status: The process has been initiated, though no official completion timeline is currently available.
Addressing a decade-old oversight
When the ROB on the Kishangarh-Roopangarh road was constructed back in 2012, the design did not include provisions for pedestrian access. This oversight was formally acknowledged in a Lok Sabha Unstarred Question on March 16, 2022, which clarified that the General Arrangement Drawings (GADs)—jointly approved by both Railway and State Government officials—lacked these necessary facilities.
For years, pedestrians have faced difficulties navigating the area, often resorting to risky crossings. The move to add these stairs addresses a long-standing demand from local commuters who depend on this route daily.
Responsibility and project timeline
As of July 22, 2026, while reports confirm that the administrative process has begun, there is no official word on the specific construction schedule or budget allocation. It is important for travelers to note that the maintenance of ROB approaches, including safety features like retro-reflective signboards and thermoplastic road markings, generally falls under the jurisdiction of the State Government. The addition of these stairs represents a collaborative effort to improve infrastructure accessibility.
HelloRail.in will continue to track this development and provide updates as the railway administration releases further details regarding the construction phase and project milestones.