Dausa–Gangapur City Railway Line
| Dausa–Gangapur City Railway Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Rajasthan, India |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 13 |
| Service | |
| Type | Passenger and regional rail |
| System | Indian Railways |
| Operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 97 km (60 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | In progress |
Dausa–Gangapur City Railway Line is an operational broad-gauge railway line in the state of Rajasthan, India. It connects Dausa Junction on the Delhi–Ahmedabad main line with Gangapur City Junction on the Delhi–Mumbai corridor, enhancing connectivity across Dausa, Lalsot, Bamanwas, Sapotara and Karauli districts.
The line is functioning with diesel services, while electrification is ongoing.[1]
History
The line was developed to improve railway connectivity in eastern Rajasthan. Parliamentary documents indicate that the Ministry of Railways sanctioned surveys, construction work and funding for the project under various phases.[2] [3]
Train services on the line began after completion of major sections, as noted by multiple news reports.[4]
The Ministry of Railways also released official updates confirming operational readiness of the route.[5]
Route
The Dausa–Gangapur City Railway Line covers approximately 97 km and includes the following stations:
- Dausa Junction (DO)
- Baniyana (BIYA)
- Nangal Rajawatan (NRWN)
- Salem Pur Arniya Khurd (SPAK)
- Deedwana (DDWA)
- Lalsot (LLST)
- Bindori (BNOI)
- Mandawari (MDWI)
- Piplai (PPLA)
- Bamanwas (BMWS)
- Khuntala (KHUT)
- Udai Kalan (UDKL)
- Gangapur City Junction (GGC)
Electrification
The Government approved over ₹140 crore for electrification of the Dausa–Gangapur City section. Work began in 2023–24 and is progressing in phases.[6]
Electric train operations are expected to begin soon after completion of electrification.[7]
Importance
The line:
- Improves regional mobility between Dausa and Karauli
- Provides a direct connection between major railway corridors
- Enhances economic development in eastern Rajasthan
- Reduces travel time and boosts intercity passenger traffic
- Will support faster services after electrification
See also
- Dausa Junction
- Gangapur City Junction
- North Western Railway zone
- Rail transport in Rajasthan
References
- ^ "धौलपुर-गंगापुर रेलवे लाइन पर इलेक्ट्रिफिकेशन का काम शुरू, 183.86 करोड़ मंजूर". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1580" (PDF). Parliament of India. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1570" (PDF). Parliament of India. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "दौसा-गंगापुर रेलवे लाइन पर शनिवार से ट्रेन शुरू". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Indian Railways update on Dausa–Gangapur City section". Ministry of Railways (Official). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Good news: दौसा-गंगापुर रेलवे लाइन होगी इलेक्ट्रिफाइड, 143 करोड़ की लागत". Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Electric trains to soon run on this route in Rajasthan". Patrika (English edition). Retrieved 8 December 2025.