Govt Approves ₹11,169 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects to Boost Freight and Village Connectivity

On August 1, 2025, the government approved 4 key multitracking projects for Indian Railways worth ₹11,169 crore. These projects will expand the rail network by 574 km across 13 districts in 6 states. The decision was made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to improve both passenger and freight services.

Key Benefits: More Freight, Better Connectivity

The new tracks will allow Indian Railways to carry an extra 95.91 million tonnes of freight annually. In FY25, Indian Railways already achieved 1,617.38 MT of freight loading, a 1.68% rise from the previous year. These projects are expected to benefit around 2,309 villages, home to about 4.36 million people.

Highlights of Approved Railway Projects

• Itarsi–Nagpur Fourth Line (₹5,451 Crore)

Part of the busy Delhi–Chennai route, this will ease congestion and speed up train services.

• Dangoaposi–Jaroli Line

Will support iron ore movement to steel plants and contribute to India’s steel production goals of 300 million tonnes annually.

The 4 projects are expected to reduce logistics costs by around ₹11,509 crore over time.

Supporting PM Gati Shakti Plan

These projects align with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, launched in 2021, which aims to enhance infrastructure through inter-ministerial coordination. The plan focuses on multimodal connectivity across economic zones in India.

Since the start of NDA’s third term, 31 railway projects worth ₹1.07 lakh crore have been approved, showing a strong government focus on rail infrastructure.

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Conclusion

With significant cost savings and improved connectivity for freight and rural areas, these multitracking projects will play a key role in boosting efficiency and supporting India’s infrastructure goals.

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