US EditionCabinet Approves Four Multitracking Projects to Expand Railways Network in 4 States
Projects will expand railway network by 894 km, boosting freight capacity by 78 million tonnes annually and reducing oil imports by 28 crore liters, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved four multitracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore, expanding the railway network by about 894 km.
- Planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the projects aim to ease congestion and improve operational efficiency for Indian Railways while supporting the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
- The projects include specific routes such as Wardha-Bhusawal and will boost capacity by 78 million tonnes annually, enhancing connectivity to around 3,633 villages with about 8.584 million people.
- The government estimates a cut in oil imports of 28 crore litres and CO2 reductions of 139 crore kg, and shares of state-owned railway companies rose by up to 6%.
- The projects will improve access to tourist sites such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Hazara Falls and Nawagaon National Park while providing seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services.
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The Economic TimesCabinet approves four rail multitracking projects worth Rs 24,634 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multitracking railway projects worth Rs 24,634 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. These projects will add 894 route kilometres to the network, enabling an additional 78 million tonnes of freight annually and enhancing connectivity to key destinations.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says Cabinet approves four railway projects covering 18 districts in four states
The projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 km and help in providing seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods and services, an official statement said.
Cabinet approves Rs 24,634 cr rail multitracking projects across four states - The Tribune
According to a release by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), with a total estimated cost of Rs 24,634 crore, these projects aim to expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 894 kilometers and are expected to be completed by 2030-31.
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