Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Notification S.O. 170(E): Appointment of Competent Authority for Special Railway Project]

This notification, issued by the North Western Railway (Engineering Department) under the Ministry of Railways on January 9, 2026 (published January 12, 2026), legally designates specific railway officers as 'Competent Authorities' for a Special Railway Project. It formalizes the administrative framework necessary to implement a strategic rail connectivity corridor in Rajasthan, linking Khariya Khangar Railway Station to the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal.

Key Points

• Project Scope: Establishes linear railway connectivity from Khariya Khangar Railway Station up to M/s Marwar Cement Limited, Ghorawat, at the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal.
• Geographic Coverage: Covers Sub-Districts of Merta (District Nagaur) and Pipar City (District Jodhpur) within the state of Rajasthan.
• Key Authorities Appointed:
  • Sub-Divisional Officer, Merta (Competent Authority for Nagaur Division).
  • Sub-Divisional Officer, Pipar City (Competent Authority for Jodhpur Division).
• Granted Functions: Empowers these officers to perform all functions under the relevant Railways Acts, including execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
• Legal Basis: Enacted under the Railway Act 1989 (Section 2(7A)) and the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008.

[Appointment of Competent Authority for Special Railway Project in Rajasthan]

This gazette notification is a critical administrative step in the broader Gati Shakti initiative to enhance freight logistics efficiency. By officially appointing Sub-Divisional Officers as Competent Authorities, the Central Government ensures that the proposed rail link between Khariya Khangar Station and Marwar Cement Limited can be legally and mechanically executed, maintained, and managed. This development signifies a major push towards industrial connectivity in the North-Western region, directly integrating industrial infrastructure with major multimodal cargo terminals to streamline logistics operations for Rajasthan's manufacturing sectors.