Center approves multi-tracking railway projects in 18 districts in 6 states; Check details
The multi-tracking projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 12,343 crore, are aimed at easing operations, reducing congestion and providing much-needed infrastructural development on the busiest stretches of Indian Railways.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved six multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways in 18 districts in six different states. The projects were approved at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to an official statement, the multi-tracking projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 12,343 crore are aimed at easing operations, reducing congestion and providing much-needed infrastructural development on the busiest stretches of Indian Railways.
These projects cover 18 districts in six states; Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland aim to improve rail connectivity, improve transport efficiency and boost economic growth in the respective regions.
According to the statement, the projects will strengthen the existing rail network by more than 1,000 kilometers, in addition to increasing employment. “The projects will benefit the people of these states about 3 crore man-days.”
Here are the details of the six projects:
| S.No. | Name of section for doubling stretch | Length in (km.) | Estimate the cost (Rs.) | Stands |
| 1 | Ajmer Chanderiya | 178.28 | 1813.28 | Rajasthan |
| 2 | Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur | 131.27 | 1268.57 | Rajasthan |
| 3. | Luni-Samdari-Bhildi | 271.97 | 3530.92 | Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| 4 | Agthori-Kamakhya with new rail and road bridge | 7,062 | 1650.37 | Assam |
| 5 | Lumding-Furkating | 140 | 2333.84 | Assam and Nagaland |
| 6 | Motumari-Vishnupuram and
Rail over rail in Motumari |
88.81
10.87 |
1746.20 | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
The projects are part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan that focuses on multi-model connectivity through integrated planning to provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods and services, the Ministry of Railways said in a statement.
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In another major decision, the Cabinet also approved an auction of 10,523 MHz spectrum within the current fiscal, fixing a minimum price of Rs 96,317 crore.
It also gave the go-ahead to the central sector sub-programme, “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samriddhi Saha Yojana (PMMKSSY)”, which focuses on formalization of the fisheries sector, and approved the continuation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund to March well. 2026.
“This expansion will provide continued support for infrastructure development in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, enabling higher productivity and income for fishermen,” the official said.
(With IANS inputs)