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Work to Construct ₹65.98 Crore ROB Near Ambur Commences
The Rs 4,474 crore project will add about 192 km of rail lines, boosting freight capacity by 31 million tonnes per year and improving service reliability.
- On March 10, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved two railway projects: the Sainthia–Pakur and Santragachi–Kharagpur fourth lines, costing Rs 4,474 crore.
- Under the PM‑Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the works will boost multimodal connectivity and logistic efficiency, and the CCEA communique said the projects align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make the region ‘Atmanirbhar’.
- Covering about 192 kilometres, the projects will add freight capacity of 31 MTPA and reduce oil import by 06 Crore Litres, officials said.
- To be completed by 2030-31, the multi‑tracking will enhance connectivity to nearly 5,652 villages with a population of about 147 lakh and boost access to tourist destinations including Bolpur‑Shantiniketan and Tarapith.
- Officials noted the routes are essential for commodity movement such as coal, cement, iron and steel, foodgrains, POL and containers, and a government statement said, 'These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 4,474 Crore Rail Projects In West Bengal And Jharkhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two multitracking projects of the Railway Ministry connecting West Bengal and Jharkhand with a total cost of Rs 4,474 crore.
Cabinet approves Rs 4,474 crore rail projects to enhance connectivity, freight and tourism
The projects include the construction of the Sainthia-Pakur 4th line and the Santragachi-Kharagpur 4th line, aimed at increasing line capacity and improving the operational efficiency and service reliability of Indian Railways.
Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering 5 districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 192 Kms
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on Tuesday has approved 02 (Two) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 4,474 crore (approx.). These projects include: Sainthia – Pakur 4th line Santragachi – Kharagpur 4th line The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Rail…
Cabinet approves two multi-tracking railway projects connecting West Bengal, Jharkhand
In a significant step towards modernising eastern India's transport infrastructure, the government has unveiled two ambitious railway projects linking West Bengal and Jharkhand. These initiatives promise to enhance rail capacity, streamline freight logistics, and establish robust connections among numerous districts.
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