The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of ₹18,509 crore. The projects will add approximately 389 km to the existing network of Indian Railways, strengthening rail infrastructure across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
The approved projects include the Kasara–Manmad 3rd and 4th Line, Delhi–Ambala 3rd and 4th Line, and Ballari–Hosapete 3rd and 4th Line. These capacity augmentation works aim to decongest key corridors, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service reliability.
Planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the projects will enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency. The expansion will benefit around 3,902 villages with a population of nearly 97 lakh and support freight growth of 96 MTPA. Improved rail capacity is expected to reduce oil imports by 22 crore litres and cut CO₂ emissions by 111 crore kg annually, aligning with India’s climate goals.
The strengthened corridors will also improve access to key tourist destinations such as Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and Hampi, while boosting the transportation of essential commodities including coal, steel, cement, foodgrains, and fertilizers.
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