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Chandigarh, Nov 12: Days after sanctioning the Rajpura–Mohali rail link, the Railway Ministry has approved another major project — the 25.72-km-long Ferozepur–Patti rail line.
With a total budget of ₹764 crore, including ₹165 crore for land acquisition, the project will provide a direct link between Ferozepur and Amritsar, cutting the distance between the two cities by 98 km.
Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Bittu announced the sanction on Wednesday. Officials said the Punjab Chief Secretary has been informed and asked to start land acquisition.
The new section will also connect the border district directly with ports in Gujarat, giving a boost to regional trade.
