Loharu-Farukhnagar Rail: Survey Done to Link Delhi and Gujarat Ports
The 94km Loharu-Farukhnagar rail corridor survey is complete, set to connect Delhi and Haryana to major Gujarat ports like Mundra and Kandla.
The Indian Railways has reached a massive milestone in Haryana's infrastructure development. The Final Location Survey (FLS) for the second phase of the proposed Loharu-Farukhnagar rail corridor has been successfully completed, marking a major step forward for the "South Haryana Economic Rail Corridor" project.
Railway teams have officially finished the demarcation procedures in the Charkhi Dadri district, specifically focusing on the villages of Nihalgarh, Berla, and Kanhara. This progress brings the region one step closer to a modernized transport network that promises to reshape local commerce.
A Strategic 94km Economic Lifeline
The proposed corridor is designed to span 94 kilometers, creating a vital link between several key locations. The route is expected to pass through:
- Farukhnagar
- Nangal
- Silana
- Jhajjar
- Achhej
- Nimli
- Dadri
- Tiwala
- Nihalgarh
- Nanda
- Loharu
As part of this expansion, the railways plan to establish new stations in the villages of Nimli, Tiwala, and Nihalgarh. Once the FLS is finalized, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared to estimate the total expenditure required for the project.
Connecting North India to Major Gujarat Ports
This corridor is much more than a local transport upgrade; it is a strategic economic move. The project is designed to bolster rail connectivity between the industrial and urban hubs of Gurugram and Delhi and the rural heartlands of Haryana.
More importantly, the route is expected to provide a direct rail link from Delhi and Haryana to the major maritime gateways in Gujarat. This includes access to critical ports such as:
- Kandla
- Mundra
- Navlakhi
- Mandvi
- Jakhau
By facilitating easier movement of goods, the corridor is anticipated to trigger significant industrial and agricultural growth across the corridor's path.
The Road to Revival: From 2016 to 2025
The journey of this corridor has seen a significant turnaround. In 2016, an initial survey had deemed the project unviable due to low projected traffic. However, the landscape of Haryana changed drastically with the formation of the Charkhi Dadri district and the completion of the 152D Expressway.
Driven by rapid regional industrial expansion, the initiative was reactivated in 2025. The Ministry of Railways has shown consistent support, approving the survey in July 2023 and releasing approximately 2.5 crore rupees in October 2026 to maintain progress.
Infrastructure and Political Support
Beyond the corridor itself, there are larger infrastructure plans in motion. The development of a double railway line from Garhi Harsaru to Jhajjar is estimated to cost approximately 1,225 crore rupees.
The project has also benefited from strong political advocacy. In December 2025, Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to urge the acceleration of this vital project. As of November 2026, the project continues as a collaborative effort between the Indian Railways and the Government of Haryana.