DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a major step to boost India’s infrastructure, the Union Cabinet has approved three multitracking projects covering 19 districts across the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 Kms.
On 5 May 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved 03 (Three) projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 23,437 crore (approx.). The project is set to be completed by 2030-2031.
The projects include:
- Nagda – Mathura 3rd and 4th Line
- Guntakal – Wadi 3rd and 4th Line
- Burhwal – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line
The increased line capacity is expected to majorly improve mobility, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These projects come under the “PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan” and are slated to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The proposed project is expected to improve connectivity and employment/ self-employment opportunities in approx 4,161 villages having a population of about 83 lakhs.
The main focus of this project is on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.
The capacity expansion will improve rail connectivity to significant tourist destinations such as Mahakaleshwar, Ranthambore National Park, Kuno National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Mathura, Vrindavan, Mantralayam (Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt), Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Vari Temple (Kasapuram), Shyamnath Temple, Naimisharanya (Neemsar), etc, across the country.
The ministry also stated that “The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, foodgrains, cement, POL, iron and steel, iron ore, containers, fertilisers, etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 60 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The Railways, being environment friendly and energy-efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimising logistics cost of the country, reduce oil import (37 Crore Litres) and lower CO2 emissions (185 Crore Kg), which is equivalent to the plantation of 07 (Seven) Crore trees.”
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