Chandigarh- Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who can also be the Chairman of the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Growth Company (HRIDC), on Wednesday stated that substantial progress has been achieved throughout a number of flagship rail infrastructure initiatives of the state. He was reviewing the standing of ongoing works in the course of the thirty third assembly of the Board of Administrators of the HRIDC.
The assembly was knowledgeable that the Kurukshetra Elevated Monitor (KET) Mission has reached a sophisticated stage of execution. All civil, monitor, signalling and telecommunication (S&T), and overhead electrification (OHE) works of the viaduct have been accomplished. Building of the elevated platform can also be prematurely stage of completion. The finished works will thereafter be supplied for technical inspection by Northern Railways adopted by the inspection of Commissioner Railway Security.
Chief Secretary directed the officers to expedite the work of the mission. Contemplating the experience developed by HRIDC, the Chief Secretary advised the HRIDC should broaden its operations and purpose for a nationwide footprint.
Jap Orbital Rail Hall: Feasibility Work Progressing
On the Jap Orbital Rail Hall (EORC), (hall from Sonipat to Palwal by way of Baghpat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar), the assembly was knowledgeable that the alignment for the research has already been accepted by a steering committee headed by the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh and the feasibility research is now in an advance stage.
Haryana Orbital Rail Hall: A number of Milestones Achieved
Reviewing the Haryana Orbital Rail Hall (HORC), the Chief Secretary stated vital progress has been made on a number of fronts. The Manesar-Patli part of the mission together with Maruti Railway yard has been commissioned in June 2025 and until date, 372 rakes have been loaded from the Maruti Plant at Manesar. This can be a vital milestone for the corporate and income has additionally began accruing to the HORCL. Stage-I (in-principle) forest clearance for the mission has additionally been secured, and the appliance for Aravalli clearance been additionally been submitted for approval.
Substantial progress has been achieved in land compensation as effectively, with disbursement of Rs 1,533 crore in opposition to land awards amounting to Rs 1,878 crore. As well as, Rs 99 crore has been disbursed in opposition to arbitration awards.
Tunnel Building Accelerates
The HORC tunnel is cross-section smart one of many largest tunnel for passenger visitors and building is advancing at a gradual tempo. Work is at the moment underway from eight energetic faces, with two extra faces beneath improvement to expedite progress. Towards a complete tunnel size of seven,200 metres to be constructed utilizing the New Austrian Tunnelling Methodology (NATM), excavation of three,773 metres—over 52 per cent of the full size—has already been accomplished.
Imaginative and prescient for Enhanced Connectivity
Commenting on the general progress, Sh. Rastogi emphasised that these initiatives mirror Haryana’s sturdy dedication to growing trendy, environment friendly and sustainable rail infrastructure. He stated the corridors would considerably improve regional connectivity, help financial progress, and enhance mobility for residents. The Chief Secretary assured that HRIDC stays targeted on well timed execution whereas sustaining excessive requirements of high quality, security and environmental compliance.
