This route plays an important role in rail transportation of Bikaner division of Rajasthan state and Ellenabad portion of Sirsa district of Haryana.

The corridor passes through the Desert Area of Rajasthan and some portion of green fields of Ghaggar basin in Haryana near Ellenabad with a total combined stretch of 244 km with one reversal at Hanumangarh Junction which connects Jodhpur–Bathinda line.

The main railway line from Shri Ganganagar Junction to Sadulpur Junction via Hanumangarh Junction was originally built by Bikaner State Railway company of Bikaner Princely State portion as metre-gauge line was constructed on different phases.

After that, the conversion of main line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was sanctioned in 2006-07,[2] Which is another important line for military purpose because this railway line also connects to the Jodhpur–Bathinda railway line which it lies nearest of International border of India, was opened in different sections.

[3] Currently this route is fully electrified and functional.