New Delhi, June 11 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved two multitracking railway projects at a cost of Rs.6,405 crore to improve connectivity and mobility, and generate jobs in Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Additionally, the project will reduce logistic cost, decrease oil imports and contribute to lower CO2 emissions.

"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," said railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a press briefing.

The projects are essential for transportation of coal, iron ore, finished steel, cement, fertili...