Chandigarh, July 24 -- 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 infrastructure in Punjab, a number of projects remain stalled due to pending land acquisition, statutory clearances and administrative approvals at the state government level. Among such projects is the Ferozepur-Patti new rail line project, he said, adding that the 25.72-km rail line requires acquisition of 165.69 hectares in Ferozepur and Tarn Taran districts. Though the railways ministry deposited the entire land acquisition amount of Rs.194.11 crore with the Punjab government in December 2025, possession of the acquired land has still not been handed over, preventing the commencement of construction work. Appealing to the CM for an immediate intervention, Bittu said appropriate directions be issued to all departments concerned....