OREANDA-NEWS.   Preliminary alignment for Rishikesh-Karanprayag new line project has been finalised by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a PSU under Ministry of Railways to whom this work has been entrusted for execution. Geo-physical studies and Geological mapping, work of staking of the alignment on ground with concrete pillars, processes for land requirement for yards, tunnel portals, bridge locations, etc. and submission of proposals to State authorities for forest clearance and land acquisition have been taken up.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.