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7 September 2026

Railway extension projects in Punjab

The topic provides specific examples of regional railway infrastructure development that can serve as illustrative case studies for broader questions on connectivity and infrastructure policy in India.

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Notes

  • The Punjab railway extension policy aims to improve passenger comfort and convenience through cross-connection lines.
  • The Kangra Valley Railway was inaugurated in May.
  • New sanctioned railway lines include the Shahdara-Narowal line and the Sirhind-Rupar line.
  • A new line is planned between Lyallpur and Jaranwala, traversing the region irrigated by the Lower Chenab Canal.
  • A new link will connect Rohtak, Gohana, and Panipat, establishing a direct connection to the Delhi-Ambala line of the North-Western Railway.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of railway connectivity in enhancing regional economic integration and passenger mobility in colonial Punjab. How do cross-connection lines contribute to the efficiency of the broader North-Western Railway network? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following regions was the proposed Lyallpur-Jaranwala railway line intended to serve?

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