New Delhi, February 14 – In a significant development, the Centre has approved three multi-tracking projects, covering 12 districts across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, with a total cost of ₹18,509 crore.
This will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by approximately 389 km. The projects are planned according to the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and consultations with stakeholders.
These projects will also provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services. The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to nearly 3,902 villages, with a combined population of about 97 lakh.
According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these projects include the Kasara–Manmad 3rd and 4th line; the Delhi–Ambala 3rd and 4th line; and the Ballari – Hosapete 3rd and 4th line.
The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.
These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion.
"The projects are in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a New India, which will make the people of the region 'Atmanirbhar' through comprehensive development in the area, which will enhance their employment/self-employment opportunities," said the CCEA in a statement.
The projects are planned according to the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and consultations with stakeholders. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including the Bhavli Dam, Shri Ghatandevi, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra/Srinagar, and major attractions such as Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Ballari Fort, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, the Tungabhadra Dam, Kenchanagudda, and the Vijaya Vittala Temple, etc.
According to the government, the proposed projects are essential routes for the transportation of commodities such as coal, steel, iron ore, cement, limestone/bauxite, containers, foodgrains, sugar, fertilizers, and POL, etc.
Moreover, the capacity augmentation works will result in an additional freight traffic of 96 MTPA (million tonnes per annum).
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