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Cabinet Approves ₹24,634 Crore Multi-Tracking Railway Projects to Enhance Connectivity in Four States

New 894 km railway lines to enhance passenger and freight movement, benefit over 85 lakh people, and support PM Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat with improved logistics and environmental sustainability
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New Delhi: In a significant infrastructure push, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major multi-tracking railway projects spanning 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, with a total investment of approximately ₹24,634 crore.

The projects aim to strengthen India’s rail network by adding 894 kilometers of new railway lines, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing congestion, and boosting economic growth in the region. These expansions are expected to serve around 85.84 lakh people, including those living in 3,633 villages and two Aspirational Districts – Vidisha (MP) and Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh).

Details of the Approved Projects

  1. Wardha–Bhusawal (Maharashtra):
    Construction of 3rd and 4th lines over a distance of 314 km
  2. Gondia–Dongargarh (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh):
    Construction of a 4th line covering 84 km
  3. Vadodara–Ratlam (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh):
    3rd and 4th line expansion over 259 km
  4. Itarsi–Bhopal–Bina (Madhya Pradesh):
    4th line project across 84 km

Read also: Cabinet Approves ₹3,169 Crore Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat Rail Line Doubling to Boost Freight, Tourism, and Connectivity

Enhancing Efficiency, Mobility and Employment

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the media, said these multi-tracking projects are a strategic move to boost line capacity, reduce delays, and improve service reliability for both passenger and freight traffic. He emphasized that the developments are aligned with PM Modi’s vision of a New India, which prioritizes infrastructure-led growth and self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat).

“These projects will bring comprehensive development to the region, creating numerous employment and self-employment opportunities, especially in rural and semi-urban areas,” the Minister noted.

Integrated Planning with PM Gati Shakti Master Plan

The projects fall under the ambit of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which promotes multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning across ministries. The aim is to facilitate seamless transportation of people, goods, and services.

Freight and Tourism Sector to Benefit Significantly

The new lines are expected to add 78 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) in freight capacity. Key commodities like coal, containers, cement, fly ash, food grains, and steel will be transported more efficiently, easing pressure on roadways and cutting logistics costs.

Tourism will also get a boost with improved access to iconic destinations such as:

  • Sanchi Stupa
  • Satpura Tiger Reserve
  • Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
  • Hazara Falls
  • Nawegaon National Park

Environmental and Economic Gains

The projects are not only economically transformative but also environmentally sustainable. According to the Railway Ministry, they are expected to:

  • Reduce diesel consumption by 28 crore litres
  • Lower CO₂ emissions by 139 crore kg
  • Contribute to climate goals — equivalent to planting 6 crore trees

The approval of these multi-tracking projects marks another step toward transforming Indian Railways into a future-ready, efficient, and eco-friendly mode of transport, catering to the needs of a fast-growing economy and a mobile population.

Read also: PM Modi Approves ₹2,192 Crore Doubling of Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya Rail Line to Boost Connectivity in Bihar


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