What is the latest status of the project “Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project”?

The status recorded for “Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project” is under construction.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project” to USD 47612252000.

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This Taiyo project page references News9Live along with the original URL (https://www.news9live.com/india/rishikesh-karnaprayag-rail-project-73-completed-rs-27881-crore-spent-on-strategic-rail-connectivity-in-uttarakhand-2950178). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Source: News9Live

Project

Under Construction

The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line is a 125-km broad-gauge corridor designed to provide all-weather connectivity to the Garhwal Himalayas. It will link Rishikesh with Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag, reducing travel time and improving access to pilgrimage centers and strategic border regions. The project involves complex engineering with over 85% tunnels, multiple bridges, escap

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Mass Transit, Government, Rail, Hotel
Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: News9Live

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The project “Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from News9Live.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line is a 125-km broad-gauge corridor designed to provide all-weather connectivity to the Garhwal Himalayas. It will link Rishikesh with Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag, reducing travel time and improving access to pilgrimage centers and strategic border regions. The project involves complex engineering with over 85% tunnels, multiple bridges, escape passages, and advanced safety systems along the Alaknanda valley. It aims to enhance national security by facilitating troop and supply movement to border areas and boost tourism and local economy.
Original sector	Transport
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Country	India
State	Uttarakhand
City	Rishikesh

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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Government, Rail, Hotel
Article published date	2026-04-03

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