The construction work of the Dedicated Test Track for Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) is expected to be completed by December 2025.
This project involves development of a 59 km long test track between Gudha-Thathana Mithari section in Rajasthan. The dedicated test track will be used for testing of tracks, bridges, rolling stock, signalling, traction and for running of semi high-speed trains.
North Western Railway (NWR) is executing the project in two phases. Phase 1 of the project was sanctioned in the year 2018-19. The second phase was sanctioned in 2020-21. The anticipated cost of the project is around Rs 8.2 billion.