northern railway is planning doubling of the rajpura-bathinda railway line in punjab. the approximate length is 173 kms. the estimated cost of the project is rs. 12,510 million. the project is waiting for forest clearance and is planned for completion in 4 years from zero date. according to forest clearance sources, the railway has applied for forest clearance for diversion of 72.57 hectares of forest land required for the project. [info as of: jul. 16]