Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Sikar on June 21, 2026, to push rail development in the Shekhawati region. He announced two major projects including a new railway station at Sunderpura and a pit line at Sikar station. These developments aim to improve connectivity for pilgrims and enhance train maintenance capabilities in the area.
What are the details of the new Khatu Shyamji station?
The new railway station will be built at Sunderpura, located about 11 km from the Khatu Shyamji temple. Currently, devotees travel 17-20 km from Ringas station, which the new station will significantly reduce. The project involves a 17.49 km new rail line between Ringas and Khatu Shyamji with an estimated cost of ₹254 crore. For the year 2025-26, the government has allocated ₹43 crore for land acquisition.
How will the Sikar Pit Line benefit the region?
The approved pit line at Sikar station will allow for local repair, maintenance, and deep cleaning of trains. This means trains will no longer need to be sent to other stations for these essential services. According to Amit Sudarshan, CPRO of North Western Railway, 20 new pit lines are being built across the zone to double maintenance capacity and allow more trains to operate from Sikar.
What is the plan for the Religious Tourism Corridor?
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured fast-track work on a religious tourism corridor connecting major shrines in Shekhawati. This corridor will link the following sites:
- Shakumbhari Dham
- Khatu Shyamji
- Jeen Mata
- Salasar Dham
This initiative will boost local employment and support the socio-economic growth of the Shekhawati region by making it easier for pilgrims to visit multiple shrines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sunderpura station Khatu Shyamji temple से कितनी दूर होगा?
Sunderpura station मंदिर से लगभग 11 किलोमीटर दूर होगा, जिससे श्रद्धालुओं को अब Ringas स्टेशन से 17-20 किलोमीटर का सफर नहीं करना पड़ेगा।
Sikar में नई Pit Line बनने से क्या फायदा होगा?
इससे ट्रेनों की मरम्मत और सफाई Sikar स्टेशन पर ही हो सकेगी, जिससे स्टेशन की क्षमता बढ़ेगी और अधिक नई ट्रेनों का संचालन संभव होगा।