Government committed to rail line expansion - The Tribune India

Shimla, March 19Industry Minister Bikram Singh today reiterated the state government’s commitment to undertake expansion of rail network in the state.

“The issue of rail network expansion has been completely ignored despite the fact that it can give a major boost to tourism, industry and horticulture,” said Thakur.

He urged that the Shimla-Kalka rail line should be made broad gauge as this could prove to be a boon for the apple economy.

He also urged that the Bhanupalli-Beri rail line must be extended up to Ladakh as it had immense strategic importance.

The minister said the Baddi-Chandigarh rail line had been given special status and Rs 232 crore had been released, including Rs 177 crore by the Railways, for the project.