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Government Clears Rs 12,328 Crore Railway Upgrades to Enhance Connectivity, Logistics and Sustainability

Four new railway projects to enhance regional access, support sustainable transport, and fuel economic growth across five Indian states.
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New Delhi: Paving the way for more streamlined travel and freight movement, the Union Government has approved four critical railway infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹12,328 crore. These investments, backed by the Ministry of Railways, signal a concerted effort toward regional connectivity, economic productivity, and green mobility.

Project Portfolio and Geographic Scope

  • Gujarat: New tracks to link Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna and Vayor–Lakhpat, adding 145 route km (164 km track), with completion estimated in 3 years at a cost of ₹2,526 crore. This will democratize access to remote cultural and tourist sites across the Rann of Kutch.
  • Karnataka & Telangana: Addition of third and fourth lines on the busy Secunderabad–Wadi section, spanning 173 km, to be delivered within 5 years for ₹5,012 crore.
  • Bihar: Expansion of the Bhagalpur–Jamalpur corridor with a third line over 53 km, expected in 3 years and costing ₹1,156 crore.
  • Assam: Doubling of the Furkating–New Tinsukia track, covering 194 km, with a projected completion of 4 years and an investment of ₹3,634 crore.

Once completed, these projects will extend the national railway network by an additional 565 km and span across 13 districts in five states.

Strategic Benefits at a Glance

  • Connectivity: Links over 3,100+ villages and benefits 47+ lakh people, including Kalaburagi district.
  • Logistics & Trade: Eases movement of salt, cement, coal, clinker, and bentonite, reducing logistics costs.
  • Tourism Boost: Improves access to Dholavira, Koteshwar Temple, Narayan Sarovar, and Lakhpat Fort.
  • Employment: Generates 251 lakh human-days of work during project execution.
  • Sustainability: Cuts oil dependency, reduces CO₂ emissions, and supports green rail operations.

Alignment with National Infrastructure Vision

These investments are part of the broader PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which aims to bolster India’s multi-modal infrastructure through seamless coordination across sectors. The enhancements will:

  • Reduce congestion on major routes,
  • Boost freight and passenger handling capacity, and
  • Enable faster movement, aligning with modern logistics standards.

These landmark approvals underscore a pivotal shift in infrastructure development strategy—one that fosters regional equity, economic resilience, and environmental stewardship, while positioning Indian Railways as a monument of integrated progress and future-readiness.

Read also: From Tracks to Power: Indian Railways Pioneers Solar Energy Generation with First-of-its-Kind Project in Varanasi


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