The ₹11,709 Crore Engine: Haryana's Orbital Rail Corridor Scales Up

The Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) has received approval from the Government of Haryana for a revised project cost of ₹11,709 crore, significantly higher than the earlier estimate of ₹5,618 crore.

Once completed, the corridor is expected to improve rail connectivity across key industrial and logistics hubs such as Kharkhauda, Manesar, and Sohna, while also supporting the growth of new townships in the Haryana NCR region. The revised cost reflects changing market conditions, expanded project scope, and updated policy requirements. It had previously been approved by the board of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation, the special purpose vehicle responsible for implementation. Enhancements include upgraded railway yard infrastructure, improved connectivity, and the construction of additional bridges to strengthen integration with existing and planned networks such as the Dedicated Freight Corridor.

The project is being executed through a joint venture under the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation, involving both government agencies and private sector partners like Maruti Suzuki India and Allcargo Logistics. The increase in cost is attributed to factors such as higher land acquisition expenses, alignment changes, rising construction costs, GST revisions, and upgraded technical specifications, all aimed at enabling faster freight movement and boosting industrial development in the region.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.