Railways to upgrade Rajasthan’s Sikar station; Bikaner-Chandigarh train proposal under review
2 min readJun 21, 2026 07:14 PM IST
Upgradation of Rajasthan’s Sikar railway station: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced plans to modernise and expand Rajasthan’s Sikar railway station as part of efforts to strengthen rail infrastructure in the region. The announcement came during his inspection visit from Bikaner to Jaipur, where he also reviewed proposals aimed at improving rail connectivity and passenger services.
As part of the upgrade, new pit lines will be constructed at Sikar railway station to enhance facilities for train maintenance, cleaning and technical inspections. This is expected to significantly boost the station’s operational efficiency, increase its train-originating capacity and improve rail connectivity across the region.
Khatu Shyam Ji travel to get easier as Railways plans Sundarpura station
The Railway Minister also announced approval for the construction of a new station at Sundarpura to improve rail access for devotees visiting Khatu Shyam Ji. During his visit, Vaishnaw reviewed the proposed layout plan and held detailed discussions with senior railway officials at the project site. According to North Western Railway, the minister assured that construction work on the station would begin in the coming months.
“The new station will be developed just 11 km from the temple, significantly improving rail connectivity for devotees visiting the pilgrimage site. The station has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of the crores of devotees who visit Shri Khatushyam Ji every year, offering improved facilities and convenience for pilgrims,” he said.
Rail projects in Rajasthan’s border areas
The Union Minister also directed officials to assess the feasibility of a proposal for a new train service between Bikaner and Chandigarh. He also stated that the construction of railway lines in border areas is being undertaken and will be completed in a phased manner.
