PM Modi Launches Rs 5,470 Crore Rail And Road Projects In Punjab, Flags Off Sant Ravidas Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and inaugurated rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore in Punjab during his visit to Jalandhar. The projects include the inauguration of 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the Daulatpur Chowk-Kartoli rail line, the Kartoli-Ambala train service, and the Amritsar-Chheharta-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express. PM Modi also inaugurated a section of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway and laid the foundation stone for the Southern Ludhiana Bypass as part of National Highway projects worth over Rs 3,070 crore. The Centre says these initiatives will strengthen connectivity, improve passenger convenience, boost religious tourism and accelerate economic growth across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring regions. The visit also comes ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, adding political significance to the infrastructure push. #pmmodi #punjab #jalandhar #railways #infrastructure #santRavidasExpress #amritbharatstationscheme #expressway #highway #roadconnectivity #indianrailways #indianews #breakingnews #latestnews —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan |Today Breaking News | 2026 Breaking News | Top Strories | Top News Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/