Cabinet Decision : Approves Multi-tracking Of 3 Railway Projects

Will benefit Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar & Assam

One new rail line to connect far flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat

New Delhi, Aug 27 The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Four projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 12,328 Crore (approx.). These projects include: –

(1)  Deshalpar – Hajipir – Luna and Vayor – Lakhpat New Line
(2)  Secunderabad (Sanathnagar) – Wadi 3rd and 4th Line
(3)  Bhagalpur – Jamalpur 3rd line
(4)  Furkating – New Tinsukia Doubling

The proposed projects aim to improve the transportation of passengers and goods, reduce logistic costs, and reduce dependence on oil imports. They will also contribute to lower CO2 emissions and support #sustainable rail operations.

The proposed new line will connect the #Kutch region, adding 145 route km and 164 track km to the existing railway network in Gujarat. The project will also promote tourism and transport salt, cement, coal, clinker, and bentonite.

The approved multi-tracking projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 3,108 villages and 47.34 lakh population, benefiting states of #Karnataka, #Telangana, #Bihar, and #Assam.

The projects are planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.

These projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 565 kms, covering 13 districts across Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Assam.

The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 68 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The railways will help achieve climate goals, minimize logistics costs, reduce oil imports, and lower CO2 emissions.

The proposed projects aim to enhance logistical efficiency by augmenting line capacity along critical routes for transportation of coal, containers, cement, agricultural commodities, automobiles, POL, iron and steel, and other goods. These improvements are expected to optimize supply chains and facilitate accelerated economic growth..