North India to Get New Rail Connection

India’s Union Railway Ministry approves Rs 234 crore (£28.2m) construction of a broad-gauge railway line of 88km between Sonepat and Jind, north India, scheduled for completion by the end of 2011 with 13 stations and at least 14 bridges.

June 5, 2008 10:48 am | Last Update: August 2, 2015 10:55 am

India’s Union Railway Ministry has approved the construction of 88km of track between Sonepat and Jind, in the north of the country, at a cost of Rs 234crore (£28.2m).

The broad-gauge railway line will be completed by the end of 2011 according to the Indian Business Standard.
Thirteen railway stations will be constructed between Sonepat and Jind, with the line also requiring at least 14 bridges to pass drains and canals.

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