After 100 years, the Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project was revived by the central government.

On 18 June 2026, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu announced the revival of the long-pending 39.68 km Qadian–Beas New Railway Line Project in Punjab, a project executed by Northern Railway that was first approved during the British era in 1928–29 and is now finally moving forward after nearly 100 years.

Why is the Punjab Qadian–Beas Railway Line project important?

This railway line connects Qadian (Gurdaspur district) to Beas (Amritsar district) in Punjab. 

1. It passes through the Majha region, an important cultural and religious belt of Punjab
2. It will also serve as an alternative rail route to the important Amritsar–Pathankot section during emergencies
3. It will boost access to religious and spiritual destinations, supporting religious tourism

Key Facts about Punjab Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project 2026

The following are the important facts about the Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project 2026.

What will be built under the Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project 2026?

1. 54 Road Under Bridges (RUBs)
2. 11 Major Bridges and 121 Minor Bridges
3. 2 Crossing Stations — at Ghuman and Butala
4. Modern Signalling & Telecommunication Systems
5. Deployment of KAVACH — India's homegrown train collision avoidance technology
6. Towns Connected by the Qadian–Beas Railway Line - Qadian → Dhapai → Ghuman → Butala → Sathiala → Beas.

Why Was the Qadian–Beas Railway Project Delayed for 100 Years?

The Qadian-Beas railway project was first approved in 1928–29 under the British government. Work gained momentum in the 1930s but was later stopped due to various reasons. It was revived again in the 2010–11 Railway Budget under the Socially Desirable Rail Connectivity Programe, but saw no real progress.