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) – 259 km (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
- Itarsi–Bhopal–Bina (4th line) – 237 km (Madhya Pradesh)
Together, these projects will expand the Indian Railways network by around 894 kilometres.
The Cabinet noted that increased line capacity will enhance multi-modal connectivity, improving mobility and boosting operational efficiency and service reliability across the railway system.
