The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved three railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 10,783 crore, covering 14 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
The projects, planned for completion by 2029-30, will add around 656 km to the Indian Railways network and are expected to enhance line capacity, ease congestion and improve operational efficiency and service reliability.
The approved projects include the fourth line between Kharagpur and Jharsuguda (Bagdehi), the fourth line between Katni and Pendra Road, and the third line between Bilaspur (Uslapur) and Pendra Road.
