The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three multitracking projects covering 19 districts across six states, expanding India's railway network by approximately 90%.
The projects, valued at Rs. 23,437 crore, include the Nagda - Mathura 3rd and 4th Line, Guntakal - Wadi 3rd and 4th Line, and Burhwal - Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line.
The increased line capacity will enhance mobility, operational efficiency, and service reliability for Indian Railways, streamlining operations and alleviating congestion.
The projects align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a new India, promoting comprehensive development and self-employment opportunities in the region.
The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approximately 4,161 villages, with a population of about 83 lakhs, and improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations.
The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 60 MTPA, reducing logistics costs, oil import, and CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 07 Crore trees.
