Railway expansion: Modi government approves 4 multi-tracking projects across 6 states
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four major multi-tracking railway projects on July 31, 2025. These projects will cover Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The government plans to invest approximately ₹11,169 crore to add about 574 kilometers to the existing railway network.
Which are the key railway projects and their routes
The government has identified four strategic routes for tracking expansion to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. These projects are part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan for better logistics efficiency.
| Project Name | States Covered |
|---|---|
| Itarsi-Nagpur 4th Line | Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Parbhani Doubling | Maharashtra |
| Aluabari Road-New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th Line | West Bengal and Bihar |
| Dangaposi-Jarouli 3rd and 4th Line | Odisha and Jharkhand |
What are the benefits for passengers and trade
These projects will cover 13 districts and benefit around 43.6 lakh people living in 2,309 villages. The expansion will increase the annual freight capacity by 95.91 million tonnes, making it easier to transport coal, cement, petroleum products, and agricultural goods.
- The projects will create about 2.29 crore man-days of direct employment during construction.
- CO2 emissions will drop by 515 crore kg, which is equal to planting 20 crore trees.
- Oil imports will decrease by 16 crore liters.
- The target for completing all these projects is the year 2028-29.
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