Haryana Government on Wednesday approved the proposal for Rail Connectivity between IGI Airport Delhi and Maharaja Agrasen Airport Hisar, state government officials informed on Wednesday.
“Haryana CM Manohar Lal has approved the proposal of Rail Connectivity between IGI Airport Delhi and Maharaja Agrasen Airport Hisar via Bijwasan-Gurugram-Garhi Harsaru- Sultanpur-Farukhnagar-Jhajjar for freight as well as passengers. Accordingly, the feasibility report has been presented in the meeting of Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (HRIDC) presided over by the Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal who is also the Chairman of HRIDC,” the official statement said. Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal stated that the proposal will be sent to the Ministry of Railways.
“Project will be sent to the Ministry of Railways for sanction. The rail link between Garhi Harsaru-Farukhnagar – Jhajjar will be developed while in the second phase, the connectivity to Maharaja Agrasen Airport Hisar will be taken up. He said that the rail connectivity links will boost regional development, improve transportation efficiency, and promote sustainable mobility for both freight and passengers,” it mentioned.
“While reviewing various other railway projects, the Chief Secretary appreciated the progress near Manesar and directed the officers to set the timeline and fix physical milestones for the year 2023-24,” it added.
