Chandigarh: The board of directors of Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd (HRIDC) has approved the detailed project report of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project, a new double rail line of about 130 km from Palwal to Sonipat, it was announced on Saturday. The HRIDC is the joint venture company of the Railway Ministry and the state government. The project will provide direct rail connectivity (bypassing Delhi) to all the routes originating from Delhi and passing through Haryana. This will also give connectivity to a dedicated freight corridor network at Pirthala. This rail corridor will have stations at New Palwal, Silani, Sohna, Dhulawat, Jasaur Kheri, Kharkhoda, Tarakpur and finally connect the Delhi-Ambala line at Harsana Kalan. (IANS)