National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) held a public consultation meeting in Mohali, Punjab, to discuss the environmental and social impact of the proposed Delhi-Chandigarh-Amritsar high-speed rail corridor. The project, spanning 474.77 km, will affect 43 villages in Mohali, requiring the acquisition of 117.17 hectares of land. A 55.61 km...
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stretch of the corridor will fall within Mohali, with potential stations in Dilapur, Bakarpur, Shafipur, and Rurka villages. The electric high-speed rail line will be built on pillars, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The project is designed for a speed of 350 kmph, with trains operating at 320 kmph and an average speed of 250 kmph. The initial survey indicated no significant environmental obstacles such as religious sites, educational institutions, hospitals, archeological monuments, national parks, or forests.