The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Ferozepur-Patti rail link project in Punjab, with a total cost of Rs 764 crore. This new 25.72 km rail line will connect the Malwa and Majha regions, reducing the distance between Ferozepur and Amritsar from 196 km to about 100 km. It will also shorten the Jammu-Ferozepur-Fazilka-Mumbai corridor by 236 km. The project aims to revive a historic route lost during partition and will facilitate faster movement of goods and defense personnel. It is expected to benefit nearly 10 lakh people and create approximately 2.5 lakh jobs, serving 2,500-3,500 daily commuters. The project will also enhance trade and industrial growth, reduce freight costs, and improve access to agricultural markets. The total land acquisition required is 165.69 hectares, with the railways covering the costs due to lack of state government action.