CCEA Clears Rs 23,437-Crore Rail Expansion Plan, 901 Km Multitracking to Ease Congestion Across Six States
The projects will add about 901 km of lines and are expected to carry 60 million tonnes of freight a year, officials said.
- On Tuesday, The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three major multitracking railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore to boost capacity and efficiency across Indian Railways.
- Aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the initiative will expand the railway network by around 901 km across 19 districts in six states by 2031.
- About 4,161 villages with a combined population of nearly 83 lakh will gain improved connectivity, while capacity augmentation enables 60 MTPA in additional freight traffic.
- Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the shift to rail will cut oil imports by 37 crore litres and lower carbon dioxide emissions by around 185 crore kg.
- The expanded network will improve access to tourist destinations such as Mahakaleshwar and Ranthambore National Park, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a modern transport system.
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Govt approves railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore to improve connectivity to these tourist destinations
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three projects of the Ministry of Railways worth approximately Rs 23,437 crore. These projects include the construction of the third and fourth railway lines on the Nagda-Mathura, Guntakal-Wadi, and Burhwal-Sitapur sections. According to a statement issued by the government, the increased capacity of the railway lines will significantly improv…
Cabinet Approves 3 Railway Projects Worth Rs 23,437 Crore Across 6 States
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pra
CCEA clears Rs 23,437-crore Rail Expansion Plan, 901 km multitracking to ease congestion across six states
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved three major multitracking railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore to boost capacity and efficiency across key routes of Indian Railways, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after the meeting.
PM Narendra Modi-Led Cabinet Committee Approves 3 Multitracking Projects Covering 19 Districts Across States, Indian Railway Network Expanded by 901 KMs
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multitracking projects aimed at expanding capacity and improving connectivity across key routes of Indian Railways. The projects, with a total estimated cost of ₹23,437 crore, will add approximately 901 kilometres to the rail network and cover 19 districts across six states. PM Narendra Modi-Led Cabinet Committee Approves 3 Multitracking Projects Covering 19 Districts Across States, Indian Railw…
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