Four multi-tracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore get Cabinet nod; PM says they will boost rail infra in 4 states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that four multitracking projects that have been approved by the Cabinet will provide a major boost to railway infrastructure and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh Odisha Tamil Nadu and West BengalThese projects will have many benefits like strengthening passenger and freight movement reducing congestion and greater logistics efficiency The better connectivity will also facilitate commerce and tourism in these states PM Modi said in a post on XA major boost to railway infrastructure and connectivity across Andhra Pradesh Odisha Tamil Nadu and West Bengal The Cabinet has approved four multitracking projects adding important capacity to the Indian Railways network and benefiting lakhs of people These projectshellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi August 19 2026The multitracking projects will add important capacity to the Indian Railways network and benefit lakhs of people he addedThe projects which entail a total investment of Rs 9450 crore will be completed by 203031The projects include the Kharagpur ndash Bhadrak Ranital 4th Line across a stretch of 173 km covering West Bengal and Odisha the second project is a 4th line from Bhadrak to Haridaspur across 75 km in Odisha while the third is the Gummidipundi ndash Gudur 3rd and 4th line extending across a distance of 90 km in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu The fourth project is the Cuttack to Paradeep Badabandha 3rd and 4th lines to cover a 72 km route in OdishaThe projects are in line with the Prime Ministerrsquos vision of a New India which will make people of the region ldquoAtmanirbharrdquo by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance employment opportunities a statement saidThe projects are planned on the PMGati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people goods and servicesThe four projects covering eight districts across West Bengal Odisha Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 410 kms The proposed multitracking projects will enhance connectivity to approximately 6448 villages with a population of about 60 lakhsThe proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country including Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Bhitarkanika National Park Maa Bhadrakali temple Maa Dhamarai temple Panchalingeswar Temple TalsarindashUdaypur and Chandipur Beach Pulicat Lake Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary Lord Veeraraghava Perumal Temple Gada Kujanga Jagannath Temple Sarala Temple Dhabaleswar Temple and Lalitgiri a Buddhist siteThe proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal iron ore cement iron and steel containers automobiles and food grainsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever