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 October 7, 2023, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four Ministry of Railway projects with an approximate total cost of Rs 24,634 crore. The projects include:
* Wardha - Bhusawal - 3rd & 4th line - 314 kms (Maharashtra)
* Gondia - Dongargarh - 4th line - 84 kms (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh)
* Vadodara - Ratlam - 3rd & 4th line - 259 kms (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
* Itarsi - Bhopal - Bina 4th line – 237 kms. (Madhya Pradesh)
These projects span 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, increasing the Indian Railways network by 894 Kms and enhancing connectivity to approximately 3,633 villages with a population of about 85.84 lakh, including two Aspirational Districts (Vidisha and Rajnandgaon). Aiming to be completed by 2030-31, the multi-tracking proposals are designed to streamline operations and alleviate congestion, enhancing mobility, operational efficiency, and service reliability. Aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, they focus on multi-modal connectivity, logistic efficiency, and seamless connectivity for people, goods, and services. The project section also provides rail connectivity to prominent tourist destinations such as Sanchi, Satpura Tiger Reserve, Rock shelter of Bhimbetka, Hazara falls, Nawegaon National Park etc. The capacity augmentation will result in additional freight traffic of 78 MTPA and will reduce oil import (28 Crore Litres) and lower CO2 emissions (139 Crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of Six Crore trees. Release ID: 2175765.
Key Entities Referenced
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): The committee that approved the four multitracking railway projects.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the railway projects.
Maharashtra: One of the states where the railway projects are located.
Madhya Pradesh: One of the states where the railway projects are located.
PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan: The plan under which the projects are planned to enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
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 3:09PM 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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a. Wardha - Bhusawal - 3 & 4 line - 314 kms (Maharashtra)
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b. Gondia - Dongargarh - 4 line - 84 kms (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh)
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c. Vadodara - Ratlam - 3 & 4 line - 259 kms (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
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d. 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
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Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of Six Crore trees.***
MJPS
(Release ID: 2175765)