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13 October, 2025
Approval of Four New Multi-Tracking Railway Projects by Indian Railways
Wed 08 Oct, 2025
Reference:
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved four railway projects worth ₹24,634 crore.
Project Overview
- Approved Cost: ₹24,634 crore
- Coverage Area: 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh
- Network Expansion: Approximately 894 km added to the existing railway network
- Timeline for completion of projects: 2030-31
Primary Objectives:
- To increase the capacity of the railway network
- To reduce congestion on high-density routes
- To improve the speed and reliability of passenger and freight transport
Details of the Four Projects
| Project | Line/Distance | State | Objective | Cost (₹ Crore) | Duration |
| Bhusawal – Wardha | Third and Fourth Line, 314 km | Maharashtra | Increase capacity on high-density routes like Mumbai–Howrah | 9,197 | 5 years |
| Gondia – Dongargarh | Fourth Line, 84 km | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh | Facilitate the movement of coal and other important freight | 2,223 | 5 years |
| Vadodara – Ratlam | Third and Fourth Line, 259 km | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh | Reduce congestion on the Delhi–Mumbai high-density network | 8,885 | 5 years |
| Itarsi – Bhopal – Bina | Fourth Line, 237 km | Madhya Pradesh | Improve connectivity on the key corridor linking Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad | 4,329 | 5 years |
Social and Economic Impact
Impact on Population:
- Better connectivity for over 8.5 million people across approximately 3,633 villages and 2 aspirational districts
- Improved passenger and freight transport facilities in rural and urban areas
Transportation and Logistics Impact:
- Vital route for the transport of coal, containers, cement, fly ash, food grains, and steel
- Reduction in time and cost for both freight and passenger transport on high-density routes
Improvement in Railway Operational Efficiency:
- Multi-tracking will increase route capacity
- Trains will run on time with reduced delays
- Enhanced operational reliability, especially on busy routes
Financial and Construction Details :
- Bhusawal–Wardha (314 km): ₹9,197 crore
- Gondia–Dongargarh (84 km): ₹2,223 crore
- Vadodara–Ratlam (259 km): ₹8,885 crore
- Itarsi–Bhopal–Bina (237 km): ₹4,329 crore
- Construction Duration: Approximately 5 years for each project
Special Note:
- Costs are determined based on route length, geographical conditions, and infrastructure requirements
- Modern railway technology and multi-tracking techniques will be used in these projects
Strategic Importance :
- Key routes for national economic activities
- Facilitate transportation of industrial and mineral goods such as coal, cement, and steel
- Improved long-distance connectivity: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad