Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 4-
The HRIDC celebrated its Annual Day in Chandigarh on Friday. Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi, who is also the Chairman of HRIDC, presided over as the Chief Guest at the event.
In his address, the Chief Secretary, while highlighting the progress of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project, said light engine roll out of Patli-Manesar-MSIL connectivity line (8.7 km) has been done in September 2024. In addition, the construction work of Patli-New Patli-Sultanpur (7.9 km) connectivity line and Dhulavat- Barsa section (29.5 km) along with construction work of double tunnel (4.7 km) between Sohna and Dhulavat has been completed.
He said an Elevated Railway Track is also being constructed by the HRIDC in Kurukshetra city. This 5.875-km elevated track aims to reduce congestion in Kurukshetra city by eliminating five level crossings to ensure uninterrupted rail transport operations on the Kurukshetra-Narwana line and the work is nearing completion.
The Chief Secretary said these projects are a testament to HRIDC’s unwavering commitment to building sustainable and inclusive rail infrastructure that drives regional development and enhances connectivity across Haryana.