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'''Bilaspur–Leh line''' is a proposed high-elevation all-weather {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}} broad gauge railway | '''Bilaspur–Leh line''' is a proposed high-elevation all-weather {{RailGauge|1676mm|lk=on}} broad gauge railway track that was planned to connect [[Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]] to [[Leh]] in [[Ladakh]] [[union territory]] of [[India]].<ref name="nvonews1">{{cite web |url=http://nvonews.com/2009/09/19/himachal-railways-awards-bhanupali-bilaspur-railway-line-project/ |title=Himachal: Railways Awards Bhanupali-Bilaspur Railway Line Project |publisher=Nvonews.com |date=2009-09-19 |access-date=2012-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407105525/http://nvonews.com/2009/09/19/himachal-railways-awards-bhanupali-bilaspur-railway-line-project/ |archive-date=7 April 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="visitladakh1">{{cite web |url=http://www.visitladakh.com/news/142-rail-link-to-leh-centre-seeks-plan-panel-nod.html |title=Rail link to Leh: Centre seeks Plan panel nod. |publisher=visitladakh.com |access-date=2012-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312152126/http://www.visitladakh.com/news/142-rail-link-to-leh-centre-seeks-plan-panel-nod.html |archive-date=12 March 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It would link to the [[Indian Railways|Indian railway network]] via an extension of the 62 km long under-construction railway line from Bhanupali to Bilaspur. [[Bhanupali]] is the railway station on existing Ambala-Sirhind-Una section of Northern railway. | ||
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The total expected length of Bilaspur–Leh line | The total expected length of Bilaspur–Leh line was {{convert|498|km|mi|abbr=in}}. The [[Railway Budget]] 2011-2012 announced that the project would be taken up in the next year's budget.<ref>Speech of Mamata Banerjee introducing the Railway Budget 2011-12 25th February 2011. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120201003522/http://india.gov.in:80/images/railbudget11-12.pdf Archived] from the [http://www.india.gov.in/images/railbudget11-12.pdf original] on 1 February 2012.</ref> The Railway Budget in 2012 announced that the project was sent to the [[Planning Commission (India)|Planning Commission]] for appraisal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Budget 2012-2013 Speech of Dinesh Trivedi Minister of Railways. March 14, 2012|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ESpeech_2012-13.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324063208/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ESpeech_2012-13.pdf|archive-date=24 March 2012|access-date=31 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="himvani1">{{cite web|date=2010-12-26|title='Manali–Leh railway line project report with Planning Commission'|url=http://www.himvani.com/news/2010/12/26/manali-leh-railway-line-project-report-with-planning-commission/9555|url-status=unfit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226072332/http://www.himvani.com/9555/manali-leh-railway-line-project-report-with-planning-commission/|archive-date=26 February 2020|access-date=2012-04-02|publisher=Himvani.com}}</ref> As of September 2016, [[Northern Railways]] had begun the process of acquiring land for setting up office in Leh.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=4 September 2016|title=Railways seeks land at Leh to expedite rail link project|newspaper=The Economic Times|agency=PTI|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/railways-seeks-land-at-leh-to-expedite-rail-link-project/articleshow/53996999.cms|access-date=2016-09-04}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Once this railway line is completed, [[Leh]] will be directly connected to Himachal Pradesh and the rest of India by railway. The distance between [[Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] and [[Leh]] will be about {{convert|460|km|mi|abbr=on}}. When the railway lines to Bilaspur and then to Leh are completed, the time taken to reach [[Leh]] from [[Delhi]] will be reduced to less than two days compared to about four days by the existing [[Leh–Manali Highway|highway from Manali]]. Personnel and equipment will be transported more easily to [[Leh]], a strategic military base. This is one of the four important railway connectivity along China border identified by the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Defence Ministry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/four-places-along-china-border-identified-for-rail-connectivity-government/articleshow/45603936.cms|title=Four places along China border identified for rail connectivity: Government|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=22 December 2014|access-date=22 December 2014}}</ref> | Once this railway line is completed, [[Leh]] will be directly connected to Himachal Pradesh and the rest of India by railway. The distance between [[Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] and [[Leh]] will be about {{convert|460|km|mi|abbr=on}}. When the railway lines to Bilaspur and then to Leh are completed, the time taken to reach [[Leh]] from [[Delhi]] will be reduced to less than two days compared to about four days by the existing [[Leh–Manali Highway|highway from Manali]]. Personnel and equipment will be transported more easily to [[Leh]], a strategic military base. This is one of the four important railway connectivity along China border identified by the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Defence Ministry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/four-places-along-china-border-identified-for-rail-connectivity-government/articleshow/45603936.cms|title=Four places along China border identified for rail connectivity: Government|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|date=22 December 2014|access-date=22 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
Post Galwan clash with China, The Government of India expedited the land acquisition for the project.<ref>{{Cite web|last= | Post Galwan clash with China, The Government of India expedited the land acquisition for the project.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Manta|first=Dipender|date=22 June 2020|title=Centre expedites land acquisition for Bilaspur-Leh railway line|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/centre-expedites-land-acquisition-for-bilaspur-leh-railway-line-102761|url-status=live|access-date=2020-07-22|website=Tribune India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623141418/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/centre-expedites-land-acquisition-for-bilaspur-leh-railway-line-102761 |archive-date=23 June 2020 }}</ref> | ||
==Challenges== | ==Challenges== | ||
After [[Jammu–Baramulla line]], Bilaspur–Leh line will be the most challenging railway project in [[Indian Railways]] due to high mountains, a large number of tunnels and high bridges and severe cold weather.{{original research inline|date=December 2012}} According to the survey report, cost of construction of this {{convert|458|km|mi|abbr=on}} long all weather broad gauge railway line has been calculated at [[Indian rupee sign|₹]]83,360 [[crore]] with a negative rate of return of 4.46%.<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/oct/18/railways-seeks-central-funding-for-bilaspur-leh-project-on-india-china-border-1886857.html</ref> | After [[Jammu–Baramulla line]], Bilaspur–Leh line will be the most challenging railway project in [[Indian Railways]] due to high mountains, a large number of tunnels and high bridges and severe cold weather.{{original research inline|date=December 2012}} According to the survey report, cost of construction of this {{convert|458|km|mi|abbr=on}} long all-weather broad-gauge railway line has been calculated at [[Indian rupee sign|₹]]83,360 [[crore]] (~USD 11.3 bn at time of publication<ref> {{cite web | url = https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/USD-INR-18_10_2018-exchange-rate-history.html | title = US Dollar (USD) to Indian Rupee (INR) Historical Exchange Rates on 18th October 2018 | website = www.exchangerates.org.uk | access-date = 2021-07-18}}</ref>) with a negative rate of return of 4.46%.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 October 2018|title=Railways seeks central funding for Bilaspur-Leh project on India-China border|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/oct/18/railways-seeks-central-funding-for-bilaspur-leh-project-on-india-china-border-1886857.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-16|website=The New Indian Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018014211/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/oct/18/railways-seeks-central-funding-for-bilaspur-leh-project-on-india-china-border-1886857.html |archive-date=18 October 2018 }}</ref> | ||
==Progress== | ==Progress== | ||
The {{convert|498|km|abbr=on}} Bilaspur–Leh rail project has been expedited and the Final Location Survey for this has been undertaken at a cost of ₹345 crore. The railway had requested the [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh|LAHDC]] to provide adequate land for setting up a camp office, and the required infrastructure.<ref> | The {{convert|498|km|abbr=on}} Bilaspur–Leh rail project has been expedited and the Final Location Survey for this has been undertaken at a cost of ₹345 crore. The railway had requested the [[Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh|LAHDC]] to provide adequate land for setting up a camp office, and the required infrastructure.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=3 December 2016|title=Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line on fast track|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/bilaspur-manali-leh-rail-line-on-fast-track/articleshow/55764296.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-16|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161204020642/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/Bilaspur-Manali-Leh-rail-line-on-fast-track/articleshow/55764296.cms |archive-date=4 December 2016 }}</ref> In April 2017, the [[Government of India|Government]] said that the Final location Survey (FSL) for these will be completed by the October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=1 April 2017|others=PTI|title=Centre announces final location survey of three railway lines in Arunachal Pradesh|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2017/apr/01/centre-announces-final-location-survey-of-three-railway-lines-in-arunachal-pradesh-1588716.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-16|website=The New Indian Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107011753/http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2017/apr/01/centre-announces-final-location-survey-of-three-railway-lines-in-arunachal-pradesh-1588716.html |archive-date=7 November 2017 }}</ref> In June 2017, foundation stone was laid for final location survey by then Railway Minister [[Suresh Prabhu]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khosla|first=Sakshita|date=27 June 2017|title=Train to Leh, Ladakh: Suresh Prabhu lays foundation stone for Bilaspur-Mandi-Leh Rail Line to be built at a cost of Rs 157 cr|url=http://www.india.com/business/train-to-leh-ladakh-suresh-prabhu-lays-foundation-stone-for-bilaspur-mandi-leh-rail-line-to-be-built-at-a-cost-of-rs-157-cr-2275054/|url-status=live|website=India.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629024104/http://www.india.com:80/business/train-to-leh-ladakh-suresh-prabhu-lays-foundation-stone-for-bilaspur-mandi-leh-rail-line-to-be-built-at-a-cost-of-rs-157-cr-2275054/ |archive-date=29 June 2017 }}</ref> | ||
==Taglang La railway station== | ==Taglang La railway station== | ||