Jammu, April 4 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Four projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,658 crore (approx.). The Four projects covering 15 Districts in 3 States i.e., Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1247 Kms.

Sambalpur - Jarapda 3rd and 4th Line Jharsuguda - Sason 3rd and 4th Line Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th Line Gondia - Balharshah doubling The enhanced line capacity will improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the m...