Ambaji: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav while speaking here today said that thousands of pilgrims from various corners of the country have sent letters to thank the Prime Minister for approval to rail connectivity to Ambaji.

Sharing the latest progress of Taranga – Ambaji railway line project, the Railway Minister said that the tenders for five major bridges are out and the Geo technical survey and design work for 11 tunnels is going on. The design of 15 stations is ready, he added.

Thousands of pilgrims sent letter to thank PM for approval to rail connectivity to Ambaji. Tender for five bridges is out, Geo technical survey and design work going on for 11 tunnels, design of 15 stations is ready. PM GatiShakti portal helped route alignment: Railway Minister pic.twitter.com/4eVTVX3Oij

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The railway department and the administration of the districts are jointly working on land acquisition, he said. The design of Ambaji station is inspired from Ma Ambaji mandir, he said. He added that the PM GatiShakti portal has helped for route alignment.

Railway Minister was speaking at a function in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked foundation stone laying for Taranga – Ambaji – Abu road railway line. DeshGujarat