Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Source: Swarajyamag
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag new rail line project is a 125-km broad-gauge corridor designed to provide all-weather connectivity to the Garhwal Himalayas and strengthen access to the border regions. The project involves complex engineering work including tunnels, bridges, escape passages, and safety systems along the Alaknanda valley. It will connect Rishikesh with key towns such as Devprayag, Srinag
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Swarajyamag
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag new rail line project is a 125-km broad-gauge corridor designed to provide all-weather connectivity to the Garhwal Himalayas and strengthen access to the border regions. The project involves complex engineering work including tunnels, bridges, escape passages, and safety systems along the Alaknanda valley. It will connect Rishikesh with key towns such as Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag, reducing travel time and improving access to pilgrimage centers and strategic locations. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
City | Rishikesh |
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Source | Swarajyamag |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2026-03-31 |
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