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Delhi-Dehradun Rail Line Update: In a major development, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has approved the 29.55 km new Deoband-Roorkee rail line project, marking a significant milestone in Delhi's connectivity to Uttarakhand.

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office issued a press release saying that a successful speed trial was recently conducted on this section at 122 kmph, which paved the way for the rail line's commissioning. With the new rail line, the distance between Delhi and Dehradun will be reduced by 40 km, which is expected to cut the travel time significantly.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there is unprecedented development in the infrastructure of the country. Strengthening the railway network in Uttarakhand has been our priority, and the Deoband-Roorkee rail line is a historic step in that direction. I also specially thank Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, under whose guidance this project is progressing rapidly."

How much time will be reduced?

According to reports, the Delhi-Dehradun Vande Bharat Express, which runs from Anand Vihar (ANVT), is the fastest train on the route. It takes 04:45 hours to cover a distance of 302 km. With the operationalisation of the new line, the travel time is expected to be reduced by 45 to 50 minutes.

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Details of project

The project was sanctioned in the year 2007-08. It was sanctioned at a cost of around Rs 791 crore with the Uttarakhand government bearing the 50 per cent project cost.

Taking to X, Dhami hailed the rapid pace of development in the state, attributing it to the "double engine government."

Dhami stated, "Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has doubled the speed of development...the double engine government is fulfilling the dream of railway in the mountains."

The Chief Minister further noted that the new rail line will open new avenues of development for the people of Uttarakhand, giving a significant boost to tourism, employment, and business in the region. 

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