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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three railway multitracking projects worth INR 9,072 crore to strengthen rail infrastructure in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Covering about 307 kilometres, the projects aim to ease congestion, improve passenger movement and enhance freight capacity by an additional 52 million tonnes annually. Around 5,407 villages with a population of nearly 9.8 million are expected to benefit. The upgrades, targeted for completion by 2030, are aligned with the PM Gati Shakti plan to improve logistics efficiency and reduce transport-related emissions.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has cleared three multitracking projects of Indian Railways, with a total estimated cost of INR 9,072 crore. The projects will add around 307 kilometres of additional railway lines across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The works are part of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aimed at improving integrated transport infrastructure and reducing logistics bottlenecks. Advertisement
The approved projects include doubling of the Gondia-Jabalpur section and the addition of third and fourth lines on the Punarakh-Kiul and Gamharia-Chandil routes. These corridors pass through eight districts across the four states and are considered important for both passenger services and freight movement.
These routes currently handle significant traffic, leading to congestion and operational delays. With additional lines, train operations are expected to become smoother and more reliable. The expanded network will improve connectivity for nearly 5,407 villages, serving an estimated population of about 9.8 million people.
A major share of freight on these corridors consists of bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore, steel, cement, fertilisers, foodgrains and petroleum products. The capacity enhancement is expected to support an additional 52 million tonnes of freight per year. This is likely to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce pressure on parallel road networks.
The government has indicated that shifting more cargo to rail will lower overall logistics costs and improve energy efficiency. The projects are estimated to reduce oil consumption by nearly six crore litres and cut carbon dioxide emissions by around 30 crore kilograms annually. This is in line with the broader push for sustainable transport infrastructure.
The improved rail lines will also enhance connectivity to industrial clusters and mineral-rich regions in these states. Over the past few years, the Centre has increased capital allocation for rail infrastructure, focusing on capacity augmentation, corridor development and network decongestion.
All three projects are scheduled to be completed by 2030. Once operational, they are expected to strengthen freight movement, improve passenger services and support regional economic activity in the connected areas.
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