Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who is also the Chairman of the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC), on Wednesday said that substantial progress has been achieved across several flagship rail infrastructure projects of the state. He was reviewing the status of ongoing works during the 33rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the HRIDC.
The meeting was informed that the Kurukshetra Elevated Track (KET) Project has reached an advanced stage of execution. All civil, track, signalling and telecommunication (S&T), and overhead electrification (OHE) works of the viaduct have been completed. Construction of the elevated platform is also in advance stage of completion. The completed works will thereafter be offered for technical inspection by Northern Railways followed by the inspection of Commissioner Railway Safety.
Chief Secretary directed the officials to expedite the work of the project. Considering the expertise developed by HRIDC, the Chief Secretary suggested the HRIDC must expand its operations and aim for a national footprint.
Eastern Orbital Rail Corridor: Feasibility Work Progressing
On the Eastern Orbital Rail Corridor (EORC), (corridor from Sonipat to Palwal via Baghpat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar), the meeting was informed that the alignment for the study has already been approved by a steering committee headed by the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh and the feasibility study is now in an advance stage.
Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor: Multiple Milestones Achieved
Reviewing the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC), the Chief Secretary said significant progress has been made on several fronts. The Manesar-Patli section of the project along with Maruti Railway yard has been commissioned in June 2025 and till date, 372 rakes have been loaded from the Maruti Plant at Manesar. This is a significant milestone for the company and revenue has also started accruing to the HORCL. Stage-I (in-principle) forest clearance for the project has also been secured, and the application for Aravalli clearance been also been submitted for approval.
Substantial progress has been achieved in land compensation as well, with disbursement of Rs 1,533 crore against land awards amounting to Rs 1,878 crore. In addition, Rs 99 crore has been disbursed against arbitration awards.
Tunnel Construction Accelerates
The HORC tunnel is cross-section wise one of the largest tunnel for passenger traffic and construction is advancing at a steady pace. Work is currently underway from eight active faces, with two additional faces under development to expedite progress. Against a total tunnel length of 7,200 metres to be constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), excavation of 3,773 metres—over 52 per cent of the total length—has already been completed.
Vision for Enhanced Connectivity
Commenting on the overall progress, Sh. Rastogi emphasized that these projects reflect Haryana’s strong commitment to developing modern, efficient and sustainable rail infrastructure. He said the corridors would significantly enhance regional connectivity, support economic growth, and improve mobility for citizens. The Chief Secretary assured that HRIDC remains focused on timely execution while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance.