Cabinet Approves ₹24,634-Crore Railway Multitracking Projects Across Four States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved four major railway multitracking projects worth ₹24,634 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. These projects will add 894 route kilometres (rkm) to the Indian Railways network, enabling the transport of an additional 78 million tonnes of freight annually. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s logistics capacity, improving passenger and freight connectivity, and boosting economic growth.
The four major projects cleared by the Cabinet are,
Total investment: ₹24,634 crore
Network addition: 894 route km
Additional freight capacity: 78 million tonnes per annum
The enhanced rail infrastructure will offer seamless connectivity for passengers and goods, improving operational efficiency and service reliability.
The routes will also connect several tourist attractions, including,
This will boost domestic tourism and regional development.
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