Date: 2025-11-26Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering 4 Districts across the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 224 Kms
On November 26, 2023, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two Ministry of Railways projects with a total estimated cost of Rs. 2,781 crore. These projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 224 Kms and enhance connectivity to approximately 585 villages with a population of about 32 lakhs.
The projects include:
* Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha) – Kanalus Doubling – 141 kms
* Badlapur – Karjat 3rd and 4th line – 32 kms
The projects, spanning across 4 Districts in Maharashtra and Gujarat, are planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency. The Kanalus to Okha (Devbhoomi Dwarka) doubling will enhance connectivity to Dwarkadhish temple, facilitating access to the key pilgrimage destination and leading to the development of the Saurashtra region. The Badlapur - Karjat 3rd and 4th line project will improve connectivity in the Mumbai suburban area and meet future passenger demands, while also providing connectivity to Southern India.
The capacity augmentation is expected to result in an additional freight traffic of 18 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum), reduce oil import (3 Crore Litres), and lower CO2 emissions (16 Crore Kg), which is equivalent to the plantation of 64 (Sixty Four) Lakh trees. Visitor Counter: 508.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: Responsible for the two approved railway projects.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs: The approving authority for the two railway projects.
PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan: The framework under which the railway projects are planned to enhance multi-modal connectivity.
Maharashtra: One of the two states in which the railway projects are located.
Gujarat: One of the two states in which the railway projects are located.
Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves two multitracking projects
covering 4 Districts across the states of
Maharashtra and Gujarat, increasing the
existing network of Indian Railways by about
224 Kms
The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 2,781 crore
Posted On: 26 NOV 2025 4:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
today has approved Two projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 2,781 crore (approx.).
These projects include:
1. Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha) – Kanalus Doubling – 141 kms
2. Badlapur – Karjat 3rd and 4th line – 32 kms
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.
The two projects covering 4 Districts across the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, will increase the
existing network of Indian Railways by about 224 Kms.
The approved multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 585 villages, which are
having a population of about 32 lakhs.
The approved doubling from Kanalus to Okha (Devbhoomi Dwarka) would provide enhanced
connectivity to Dwarkadhish temple facilitating access to key pilgrimage destination and lead to all
round development of Saurashtra region.Badlapur – Karjat section forms part of Mumbai suburban corridor. The 3rd and 4th line project will
improve the connectivity in Mumbai suburban area and meet the future demands of passengers, along
with providing connectivity to Southern India.
This is an essential route for transportation of commodities such as coal, salt, container, cement, POL
etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 18 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 (3 Crore Litres) and lower CO2 emissions (16 Crore Kg) which is equivalent to
plantation of 64 (Sixty Four) Lakh trees.
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