Udaipur To Jodhpur In 4 Hours: Rajasthan’s New Railway Line Nears Completion

Travelling between Udaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan could soon become faster and more convenient, with a new broad-gauge railway line connecting the Mewar and Marwar regions. The Mavli Junction-Marwar Junction railway project is expected to cut the travel distance by around 250 km and reduce journey time from nearly seven hours to about four. Scroll down to know more.

Phase 1 Nears Completion Of The Mavli-Marwar Railway Project

According to reports by NDTV, the project is being developed in two phases. As work on the first section nears completion, the Railway Ministry has approved a survey for the second phase. Once operational, the route is also expected to improve access to several tourist destinations across Rajasthan. The first phase of the project covers an approximately 82-85 km stretch between Nathdwara and Devgarh Madariya. More than 95% of the work on this section has been completed, at an estimated cost of ₹969 crore. A speed trial was also successfully conducted on the route at 121 kmph. The section will have stations at Kankroli, Bejnal, Soniyana Mewar, Kunwariya, Lawa Sardargarh, Amet, Kunwathal and Devgarh Madariya.

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The second phase will connect Devgarh Madariya to Marwar Junction, covering around 72-75 km. The Railway Ministry has approved the final location survey for this stretch. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had also released ₹12 crore for carrying out the survey. The railway route was originally built during British rule in 1936 and operated as a metre-gauge line for several years. The Mavli-Marwar passenger train also ran on this route. The ongoing upgrade to broad gauge is aimed at improving connectivity and allowing faster train services between the two regions.

New Railway Line To Cut Jodhpur-Udaipur Travel Time

Beyond reducing travel time, the railway project is expected to make several destinations in the Aravalli region easier to access. The route will pass through the valleys and mountain passes of the Aravalli range, improving connectivity to places such as Kumbhalgarh Fort, Todgarh-Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary and Devgarh.

The improved rail link could encourage more visitors to explore the historic forts, wildlife areas and landscapes of the Mewar and Marwar regions. It is also expected to support local businesses and freight movement. Meanwhile, the Mewar Rail Vikas Parishad has been seeking a further extension of the railway network from Devgarh Madariya towards Marwar Junction. Its proposed 102-km route would pass through Lasani, Tal, Bhim, Jawaja, Bali, Taragarh, Kobra and Kalabar before reaching Haripur station.

Parishad president Prakash Mandot recently met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to seek approval for the proposal. The Railway Board completed a survey in 2023, and North Western Railway has submitted its report. However, the proposed expansion is yet to receive final approval.

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The additional connectivity could benefit tourists travelling to Rajasthan from states such as Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while supporting regional trade and tourism.

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Tanvi Shrivastava | Sub-Editor

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