Indian Railways has approved the construction of an 11-km bypass line between the Adra end and Joychandipahar in South Eastern Railway at an estimated cost of Rs 272 crore. The project is aimed at improving freight movement, easing congestion and creating additional capacity along the strategically important Adra-Joychandipahar corridor.

According to the Ministry of Railways, the Adra-Joychandipahar-Sanka bypass will provide dedicated path segregation and a bi-directional connection to the upcoming third line. It is expected to support projected movement of 6.065 freight rakes per day and accommodate growing industrial traffic.

Bypass To Ease Existing Operational Bottlenecks

The project is designed to remove operational bottlenecks and reduce delays caused by surface crossings along the Adra-Joychandipahar section. The existing network is operating at 71 per cent utilisation, with freight movement affected by conflicts at surface crossings.

The new bypass is expected to improve operational efficiency and help prevent further congestion as freight traffic increases. Once completed, the project is projected to facilitate an additional 8.88 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of traffic.

The current line capacity of the Joychandipahar-Adra section stands at 47.50 per cent and is expected to rise to 56.45 per cent by 2028-29, according to the ministry.

Project To Support SAIL, BCCL Freight Requirements

The bypass is expected to play a significant role in handling industrial freight associated with major users of the corridor. The project will support freight movement linked to SAIL’s projected iron ore requirement of 23.40 MTPA.

It will also cater to the anticipated increase in freight traffic from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), which has projected a requirement of 45 rakes per day.

By providing a separate route and smoother connectivity, the bypass is expected to allow the existing network to handle additional industrial traffic while reducing conflicts that currently affect freight operations.

Part Of Energy, Mineral And Cement Corridor

The project has been identified as part of Indian Railways’ Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor, aimed at strengthening rail infrastructure for the movement of key industrial commodities.

The additional capacity created by the bypass is expected to support future growth in freight traffic and enable higher throughput across the corridor.

The Ministry of Railways said the project would strengthen freight infrastructure in the Adra-Joychandipahar corridor by creating additional capacity, reducing surface-crossing conflicts and improving the efficiency and reliability of freight operations.

The bypass is expected to provide more congestion-free movement for industrial commodities while supporting the expansion of freight traffic along the strategically important railway corridor.

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