New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three railway projects with a total cost of about Rs 9,072 crore.

These projects include Gondia - Jabalpur Doubling; Punarakh - Kiul 3rd and 4th line; and Gamharia - Chandil 3rd and 4th line.

The 3 (three) projects covering eight districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 307 km.

The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 5,407 villages, which have a population of about 98 lakh.

The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficie...