Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering 4 Districts across the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 224 Kms

Key Points

1. Cabinet approves two railway multitracking projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
2. The projects will increase the Indian Railways network by approximately 224 Kms.
3. Total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 2,781 crore.
4. Projects include Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha) – Kanalus Doubling (141 kms) and Badlapur – Karjat 3rd and 4th line (32 kms).
5. The projects aim to enhance multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning.
6. The approved projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 585 villages with a population of about 32 lakhs.
7. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 18 MTPA.