Taranga Hill–Ambaji–Abu Road line

Taranga Hills–Ambaji–Abu Road line is proposed railway line in India that will connect Taranga Hills and Abu Road. The line will connect major pilgrimages and tourist places such as Taranga, Ambaji and Abu Road. A station in style of Ambaji Temple will be built at Ambaji town in Gujarat and then line will pass through Rajasthan and will connect to Abu Road railway station.[2]

Taranga Hills–Ambaji–Abu Road line
Overview
StatusUnder construction
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat and Rajasthan
Termini
Stations15[1]
Service
TypeRegional rail
SystemWestern Railway
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
Openedunder construction
Technical
Line length116.65 km
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)

Budget

The line is proposed by Union Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in 2022.[3] The expected cost of proposed railway line is estimated of ₹2798.16 crore by Indian Railways and it is expected to be completed in 2026–27.[4]

Routes

It will pass through four districts,

Gujarat
Rajasthan

There will be 15 new railway stations built in phases. Taranga Hills Railway Station will be built on the theme of Jain temple which part of 24 holy places for Jaina and Ambaji Railway Station will be themed on Ambaji temple which is one of the 51 Shakti Pitha.[5][6]

The proposed line is aimed to boost local industries like marble and agriculture. And will be alternative of Ahmedabad–Abu Road rout line.[7][8]

References
  1. "New railway line in Gujarat and Rajasthan", The Times of India
  2. Bureau, BL Ahmedabad (2022-07-22). "Gujarat commences work on Taranga hill-Ambaji-Abu Road rail line". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  3. "Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road rail line; to be ready by 2026-27". Hindustan Times. 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  4. Livemint (2022-07-13). "Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line". mint. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  5. "Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  6. "Union Cabinet approves Taranga Hill - Ambaji - Abu Road new railway line project". DeshGujarat. 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  7. "PM Modi says Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road rail line will boost connectivity, cabinet approves construction". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
  8. Tripathy, Diksha (2022-07-13). "Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line project worth Rs 2,798 crore". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
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