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India\u2019s railway network is set for another major infrastructure upgrade after the Union Cabinet approved three large railway multi-tracking projects worth \u20b923,437 crore. The projects will expand railway capacity across six states and add nearly 901 km to the Indian Railways network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rs<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved<\/a> the projects as part of a broader push to modernize India\u2019s transport infrastructure and reduce congestion on busy railway corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Major Rail Projects Approved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The approved projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Nagda\u2013Mathura 3rd and 4th railway line<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Guntakal\u2013Wadi 3rd and 4th railway line<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Burhwal\u2013Sitapur 3rd and 4th railway line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    These projects will pass through 19 districts across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Karnataka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Telangana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rajasthan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The additional railway lines are aimed at increasing line capacity, reducing train delays, and improving overall operational efficiency for both passenger and freight movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Completion Target Set For 2030-31<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      According to official details, the projects are expected to be completed by the financial year 2030-31. The investment will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      • Construction of additional rail tracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Signalling upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Capacity enhancement works<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Railway infrastructure modernization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Officials say these corridors currently experience heavy traffic congestion, affecting train punctuality and freight operations. The new third and fourth lines are expected to significantly ease bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Connectivity Boost For Villages, Tourism And Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The government stated that the projects will improve rail connectivity for around 4,161 villages with a combined population of nearly 83 lakh people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The upgraded rail corridors will also improve access to several major tourist and religious destinations including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ranthambore National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Kuno National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Mathura<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vrindavan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Naimisharanya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The routes are also considered critical for transporting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Coal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fertilisers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Iron ore<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Food grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Petroleum products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Steel and industrial cargo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Freight Capacity To Increase Significantly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Railway officials estimate the new capacity expansion projects could enable additional freight movement of nearly 60 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The projects are being planned under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which focuses on integrated transport infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and multi-modal connectivity across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Part Of India\u2019s Larger Rail Modernization Push<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The approval reflects the government\u2019s continued focus on large-scale railway modernization through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • Dedicated freight corridors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • High-speed rail projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Multi-tracking and electrification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Station redevelopment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Logistics infrastructure upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Indian Railways has increasingly prioritized capacity enhancement projects to handle rising passenger traffic and freight demand as India\u2019s economy expands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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