Cabinet approves ₹23,437 crore railway expansion across 6 states: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved three major multitracking railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore to boost capacity and efficiency across key routes of Indian Railways, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after the meeting.The projects include the Nagda-Mathura third and fourth lines, the Guntakal-Wadi third and fourth lines, and the Burhwal-Sitapur third and fourth lines. Together, they will expand the railway network by around 901 km across 19 districts in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with completion targeted by 2030–31.Addressing reporters, Vaishnaw, who also holds the Railways portfolio, said the additional lines will significantly enhance mobility, operational efficiency and service reliability. “These multitracking projects will streamline operations, decongest busy routes and enhance the overall performance of the railway network,” he said.