India, July 24 -- Chandigarh

Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday wrote to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, seeking his intervention for early resolution of issues pending with the state government that are delaying several critical railway infrastructure projects across the state.

In his letter, the minister emphasised that the timely completion of the projects is not only of national importance but is also crucial for strengthening rail connectivity, boosting economic growth, facilitating industrial development, improving passenger and freight movement, and accelerating the overall development of Punjab.

He claimed that despite the Union government's commitment to strengthening railway infrastructu...