Raiways Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates newly electrified Dhigwara-Bandukui section of NW Railway

Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal yesterday inaugurated the newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway. He also flagged off the first train on this newly electrified route at the function organized at Dhigawara station. 

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Goyal said, after the electrification of this line, the route from Rewari to Ajmer has been electrified and now the electric trains from Delhi to Ajmer will start soon. He said, after running of these trains, the diesel trains will be stopped, which will eliminate



pollution as well as the dependence on the fuel imported from outside  and significant revenue will be saved. 

He said, apart from this, the average speed of trains will increase and there will be development of industries, agro-based businesses and progress of villagers and farmers. Mr Goyal said, to avoid any inconvenience to the farmers, Kisan Rail is being operated by the railways to transport their agricultural products. He said, the government is committed to the progress of farmers.