The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four multitracking projects covering 13 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 574 k.m. on Thursday (July 31, 2025).
Cabinet approves two multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
“The total estimated cost of the projects is approximately ₹11,169 crore and the multitracking will be completed by 2028-29,” a spokesperson of the Indian Railways said.
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These projects include Itarsi–Nagpur 4th Line, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)-Parbhani Doubling, Aluabari Road-New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th Line as well as Dangoaposi-Jaroli 3rd and 4th Line.
