KAIRON'S efforts borne fruits; Patti- Ferozepur rail link approved

Chandigarh, February 27, 2013: It is a matter of great pleasure and moment of joy for the people of Punjab and general and particularly the border districts of the State that the Union Railway Ministry has announced most awaited rail link between Patti and Ferozepur.  This dream of the people of State of Punjab has come true with the continuous and tireless efforts made by Adaish Partap Singh Kairon, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Punjab.

This rail link will provide quick and smooth movement of traffic from Amritsar and Tarn Taran to Western Coast of India via Rajasthan/Gujrat by cutting short travelling time and de-congestion the Ludhiana-Amritsar Main Line.  It will also provide quicker movement for defence personnel and army machineries during any emergencies.  This rail link will also boost industrialisation and tourism of the border districts of Punjab.  In addition to it, this link will also beneficial for movement of traffic to Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh.

Kairon has express his gratitude to Union Railway Minister for announcement of this new rail line project connecting Patti and Ferozepur and new trains to Punjab and Chandigarh.

It is pertinent mention here that Kairon has earlier successfully played instrumental role for the sanction of Kot Budha Road Bridge over River Sutlej which is coming up at a cost of Rs. 102 crore.  The construction work for the same is under progress.