New Delhi, April 4 -- The Union Cabinet on April 4 approved four multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of Rs.18,658 crore.

These projects will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 1,247 km and are expected to be completed by 2030-31.

The government aims to enhance passenger and freight transport efficiency, reduce logistics costs, lower oil imports, and cut carbon emissions through these initiatives.

Covering 15 districts across the three states, the approved projects include the construction of a third and fourth line between Jarapda and Sambalpur in Odisha, another third and fourth line between Sason and Jharsuguda in Odisha, a fifth and sixth line between Khars...