Indian Cabinet Approves ₹23,437 Crore Railway Expansion Project
Cabinet approves ₹23,437 crore railway expansion across 6 states: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Economic Times
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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three major railway multitracking projects worth ₹23,437 crore (approximately $2.8 billion USD) aimed at enhancing capacity and efficiency across key routes. The projects will span 901 km across six states, with completion expected by 2030-31.
- 01Cabinet approved ₹23,437 crore railway expansion projects.
- 02Projects include Nagda-Mathura, Guntakal-Wadi, and Burhwal-Sitapur lines.
- 03Total expansion covers approximately 901 km across six states.
- 04Completion of the projects is targeted for 2030-31.
- 05Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized improved mobility and efficiency.
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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has sanctioned three significant railway multitracking projects worth ₹23,437 crore (approximately $2.8 billion USD) to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the Indian Railways. These projects will add about 901 km of railway lines across 19 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The specific projects include the third and fourth lines on the Nagda-Mathura, Guntakal-Wadi, and Burhwal-Sitapur routes. Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that these initiatives will significantly improve mobility, operational efficiency, and service reliability. The completion of these projects is anticipated by 2030-31, aiming to streamline operations and alleviate congestion on busy railway routes.
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The railway expansion will enhance connectivity and reduce travel times for commuters across the involved states, benefiting local economies and facilitating trade.
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