Dehradun: With the construction of a new rail project between Deoband and Roorkee, the distance from Delhi to Dehradun will be reduced by 40 km. The Center has also given the approval of the Railway Safety Commissioner (CRS) for this new railway line project of about 29.55 km long. Recently, a successful speed trial was conducted on this section at a speed of 122 km per hour.
On this important achievement, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji. The Chief Minister said that this project will open new avenues of development for the people of Uttarakhand and will give new heights to tourism, employment and business in the region.
The CM said, under the leadership of PM 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.
