Cabinet Nod for Indian Railways’ Line Doubling Projects: Freight Traffic Set to Receive Additional Boost of 49 Million Tonnes Annually

Cabinet Approves Two Multitracking Projects Across Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

The second project is the doubling of the 185-km Ballari-Chikjajur track that traverses through Ballari and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka and Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Cabinet nod for Indian Railways’ line doubling projects: Freight traffic set to receive additional boost of 49 million tonnes annually

The Koderma-Barkakana line passes through a major coal producing area of Jharkhand. Along with this, it serves as the shortest rail link between Patna and Ranchi. The cost of doubling of the line is Rs 2,063 crore.

Cabinet nod to Rs 6,405-crore rail projects covering 3 states

Cabinet approves Rs 6,405 crore for two railway multi-tracking projects in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Adding 318 km, the move boosts freight traffic, cuts congestion, and enhances connectivity for 1,408 villages under the PM-Gati Shakti infrastructure plan.

Cabinet approves ₹6,405 crore Railway projects across Jharkhand, Karnataka and AP

India's Cabinet approves two railway projects worth over Rs ₹6,400 crore, enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency across multiple states.

Cabinet approves two multitracking railway projects covering seven districts

Making the announcement, Ashwini Vaishnaw said these initiatives will improve travel convenience, reduce logistic cost, decrease oil imports and contribute to lower CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable and efficient rail operations.