The Northern Railway’s Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee (DRUCC) met on Monday, June 8, 2026. During this meeting, several important railway matters related to Himachal Pradesh were discussed. Sonal Sharma, a DRUCC member nominated by Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur, presented the long-standing demands of the state’s residents to the railway officials.
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What is the status of the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail project?
The meeting focused heavily on the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri line. Discussions included the construction timeline, the cost of the project, and the current status of bridges and tunnels. Railway officials stated that the project is currently stalled because the Himachal Pradesh government has not released its allocated budget share. Earlier reports mentioned a pending financial contribution of ₹1843 crore and incomplete land acquisition, where only 82 out of 124.02 hectares were acquired. This delay makes the December 2027 deadline unlikely.
What other passenger facilities were discussed?
Apart from the main line, the committee raised concerns about basic passenger amenities at Una Railway Station, which is a ‘B’ category station. The members asked for a clear plan and timeline for its comprehensive development. Additionally, the status and completion date for the proposed washing line at Amb-Andaura railway station were discussed. Railway officials informed the committee that the specific details regarding construction costs would be provided in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line delayed?
The project is stalled due to the Himachal Pradesh government’s failure to release its budget share of ₹1843 crore and incomplete land acquisition of only 82 out of 124.02 hectares.
Which other stations were mentioned in the DRUCC meeting?
The meeting discussed the lack of basic facilities and development plans for Una Railway Station and the construction of a washing line at Amb-Andaura station.