Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of six multi-tracking projects for the Indian Railways, highlighting their significance in enhancing transportation efficiency and alleviating congestion on busy railway networks. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed optimism about the transformative impact of these projects on infrastructure, commerce, and connectivity.
In a tweet, PM Modi remarked, “Today’s Cabinet decision pertaining to the Railways sector will boost infrastructure, reduce congestion on busy routes and improve commerce as well as connectivity.” The Prime Minister’s endorsement underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering railway infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of transportation and commerce.
Earlier in the day, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Modi, greenlit the railway transportation projects spanning six states. These projects, aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency, received a total capital outlay of Rs 12,343 crore. The states set to benefit from these initiatives include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland.
The approved multi-tracking projects are poised to significantly expand the existing railway network by 1020 kilometers, fostering improved rail connectivity and economic growth in the respective regions. Additionally, these projects are projected to generate employment opportunities, providing approximately 3 crore man-days of work to the people residing in the beneficiary states.
The proposed routes encompass diverse regions, including the Ajmer-Chanderiya and Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur stretches in Rajasthan, the Luni-Samdari-Bhildi corridor in Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Agthori-Kamakhya link with a new Rail cum Road Bridge in Assam, the Lumding-Furkating route in Assam and Nagaland, and the Motumari-Vishnupuram line with Rail over Rail at Motumari in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
According to an official statement, these projects align with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity, which emphasizes integrated planning to facilitate seamless movement of people, goods, and services. The multi-tracking initiatives represent a strategic step towards achieving enhanced connectivity and operational efficiency in the Indian Railways network.
With the Cabinet’s nod, these railway projects are poised to play a pivotal role in driving economic development, facilitating trade, and fostering regional integration across the six states. As India continues to invest in enhancing its transportation infrastructure, such initiatives are integral to realizing the vision of a modern and interconnected railway network capable of meeting the nation’s growing needs.
