The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three multi-tracking projects for Indian Railways, investing Rs 23,437 crore to expand 901 km of track across six states and 19 districts. The upgrades are expected to cut congestion, raise freight capacity, strengthen connectivity to key tourist routes, and create jobs, with benefits projected by 2030-31.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Cabinet’s approval of three new railway projects worth about Rs 23,437 crore. The lines are set to improve connectivity across 19 districts spanning six states, strengthen infrastructure and operational efficiency, and make key tourist destinations more accessible. The government expects the move to support economic growth and generate employment.
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