Date: 2026-02-14Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves three multitracking projects covering 12 Districts across the states of Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 389 Kms
**Executive Summary**
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved three multitracking railway projects across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The projects, with an estimated cost of Rs 18,509 crore, aim to increase the Indian Railways network by 389 Kms and are slated for completion by 2030-31. The approval was given on February 14, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Overview:**
* Approval of three railway multi-tracking projects by CCEA.
* Projects cover 12 districts across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
* Aims to increase the existing railway network by 389 Kms.
* **Project Details:**
* **Estimated Cost:** Rs 18,509 crore (approximate).
* **Completion Date:** Up to 2030-31.
* **Employment Generation:** Expected to generate 265 lakh human-days of direct employment during construction.
* **Included Projects:**
* Kasara – Manmad 3rd and 4th line
* Delhi - Ambala 3rd and 4th line
* Ballari – Hosapete 3rd and 4th line
* **Project Goals and Benefits:**
* Improve travel convenience and reduce logistic costs.
* Decrease oil imports and lower CO2 emissions.
* Support sustainable and efficient rail operations.
* Enhance mobility and improve operational efficiency.
* Streamline operations and alleviate congestion.
* Enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency.
* Improve connectivity to approximately 3,902 villages.
* Improve rail connectivity to tourist destinations.
* **Environmental Impact:**
* Reduce oil import by 22 crore litres.
* Lower CO2 emissions by 111 crore Kg (equivalent to planting 4 crore trees).
* **Commodities Transported:** Coal, steel, iron ore, cement, limestone/bauxite, container, foodgrains, sugar, fertilizers, POL etc.
* **Additional Freight Traffic:** 96 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Railways**
* **Impact:** Increased network capacity, improved operational efficiency, enhanced service reliability, streamlined operations.
* **Action Required:** Manage and execute the approved multi-tracking projects within the specified timeline and budget.
**Citizens of Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka**
* **Impact:** Improved travel convenience, increased connectivity to tourist destinations, enhanced employment and self-employment opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the enhanced railway services for transportation and commute.
**Freight and Logistics Sector**
* **Impact:** Reduced logistic costs, improved connectivity, streamlined operations, efficient transportation of goods.
* **Action Required:** Leverage the enhanced railway infrastructure for efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods and commodities.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: The organization responsible for the railway network being expanded by the multitracking projects.
PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan: National plan that the projects are aligned with, focusing on multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): The committee that approved the multitracking railway projects.
Delhi: One of the states where the multitracking projects are located.
Haryana: One of the states where the multitracking projects are located.
Maharashtra: One of the states where the multitracking projects are located.
Karnataka: One of the states where the multitracking projects are located.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
Cabinet approves three multitracking projects
covering 12 Districts across the states of Delhi,
Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka, increasing
the existing network of Indian Railways by about
389 Kms
The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 18,509 crore
(approx.) and will be completed up to 2030-31
The projects will also generate direct employment for about
265 lakh human-days during construction
Initiative will improve travel convenience, reduce logistic
cost, decrease oil imports and contribute to lower CO2
emissions, supporting sustainable and efficient rail
operations
Posted On: 14 FEB 2026 12:50PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
yesterday has approved the Three (3) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,509 crore
(approx.). These projects include:
a. Kasara – Manmad 3rd and 4th line
b. Delhi – Ambala 3rd and 4th line
c. Ballari – Hosapete 3rd and 4th line
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 Modi’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.
The Three (3) projects covering 12 Districts across the states of Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and
Karnataka, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 389 Kms.The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 3,902 villages, which are having
a population of about 97 lakhs.
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist
destinations across the country, including Bhavli Dam, Shri Ghatandevi, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Katra/Srinagar, and major attractions such as Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage
Site), Ballari Fort, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, the Tungabhadra Dam, Kenchanagudda, and the Vijaya
Vittala Temple etc.
The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, steel, iron ore,
cement, limestone/bauxite, container, foodgrains, sugar, fertilizers, POL etc. The capacity augmentation
works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 96 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 (22 crore Litres)
and lower CO emissions (111 crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of 04 (Four) crore trees.
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