Cabinet approves four multi-tracking railway projects for six states

July 31, 2025

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved four multitracking projects covering 13 districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.

Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said that the projects include Itarsi – Nagpur fourth line; Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) – Parbhani Doubling; Aluabari Road- New Jalpaiguri third and fourth line; and Dangoaposi- Jaroli third and fourth line.

Vaishnaw, who is also the Union Railways Minister, said the increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion.

Connectivity to increases 574 km of existing railway network

The decision was taken at CCEA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 574 kilometres.

Project will be completed upto 2028-29 at cost of Rs 11,169 crore

The total estimated cost of the projects is about Rs 11,169 crore and will be completed upto 2028-29.

The projects are expected to generate direct employment for about 229 lakh human-days during construction.

An official release said that the projects are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision of a New India, which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area, which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.

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

“These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services,” the release said.