08
Oct
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved four multitracking projects under the Ministry of Railways, aimed at expanding the railway network across 18 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. These initiatives are part of a broader plan to strengthen the Indian Railways infrastructure. According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), the total estimated cost of the projects stands at ₹24,634 crore, with completion targeted by the financial year 2030–31. Here are the project details: Wardha–Bhusawal (3rd & 4th lines) – 314 km (Maharashtra) Gondia–Dongargarh (4th line) – 84 km (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh) Vadodara–Ratlam (3rd & 4th lines)…
