Date: 2025-10-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves Four multitracking projects covering 18 Districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 Kms
On 07 OCT 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four Ministry of Railways projects with a total cost of Rs. 24,634 crore, scheduled for completion by 2030-31. These projects involve multitracking across 18 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, increasing the Indian Railways network by about 894 Kms.
The projects are:
1. Wardha - Bhusawal - 3rd & 4th line - 314 kms (Maharashtra)
2. Gondia - Dongargarh - 4th line - 84 kms (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh)
3. Vadodara - Ratlam - 3rd & 4th line - 259 kms (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
4. Itarsi - Bhopal - Bina 4th line – 237 kms. (Madhya Pradesh)
The multi-tracking is expected to enhance connectivity to approximately 3,633 villages with a population of about 85.84 lakh and two Aspirational Districts (Vidisha and Rajnandgaon). The increased capacity aims to improve operational efficiency and service reliability, streamline operations, and alleviate congestion, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision for regional development and self-employment opportunities.
The projects are planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency, providing seamless connectivity for people, goods, and services. They provide rail connectivity to destinations such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Rock shelter of Bhimbetka, Hazara falls, Nawegaon National Park etc.,
The projects will augment capacity to transport commodities like coal, container, cement, fly ash, food grain, steel, etc., and will add 78 ΜΤΡΑ (Million Tonnes Per Annum) to freight traffic. The railway projects will help reduce oil import (28 Crore Litres) and lower CO2 emissions (139 Crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of Six Crore trees.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: Government agency responsible for the Indian Railways
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs: Committee responsible for approving the multitracking projects
PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan: Government initiative to enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency
Maharashtra: One of the states where the railway projects will be implemented
Madhya Pradesh: One of the states where the railway projects will be implemented
Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves Four multitracking projects
covering 18 Districts in Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh increasing the
existing network of Indian Railways by about 894
Kms
The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 24,634
crore to be completed by 2030-31
Posted On: 07 OCT 2025 3:11PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has
approved Four projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 24,634 crore (approx.). These projects
include:
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1. Wardha - Bhusawal - 3 & 4 line - 314 kms (Maharashtra)
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2. Gondia - Dongargarh - 4 line - 84 kms (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh)
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3. Vadodara - Ratlam - 3 & 4 line - 259 kms (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
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4. Itarsi - Bhopal - Bina 4 line – 237 kms. (Madhya Pradesh)
The four projects covering 18 Districts across the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and
Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 Kms.
The approved multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 3,633 villages, which are having a
population of about 85.84 lakh and two Aspirational Districts (Vidisha and Rajnandgaon).
The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency
and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations
and alleviate congestion. The projects are in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji’s Vision of a
New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the
area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.
The projects are planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal
connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects
will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.
Project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger
Reserve, Rock shelter of Bhimbetka, Hazara falls, Nawegaon National Park etc. attracting tourists from across
the country.
This is an essential route for transportation of commodities such as coal, container, cement, fly ash, food
grain, steel, etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 78
MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The Railways being environment friendly and energy efficient mode of
transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimizing logistics cost of the country, reduce
oil import (28 Crore Litres) and lower CO emissions (139 Crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of Six
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Crore trees.***
MJPS
(Release ID: 2175767)