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Centre approves 3 rail projects worth Rs 9,072 crore, expanding network by 307 km

The Centre said the increased line capacity will improve mobility, operational efficiency and service reliability. The projects are aimed at easing congestion on busy routes and streamlining rail operations.

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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 15:40

Centre approves 3 rail projects worth Rs 9,072 crore, expanding network by 307 km

•The Centre has approved three rail line expansion projects totaling Rs 9,072 crore, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
•Projects include Gondia – Jabalpur Doubling, Punarakh - Kiul 3rd and 4th line, and Gamharia - Chandil 3rd and 4th line, adding 307 km to the network.
•These projects will enhance connectivity for 5,407 villages across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, benefiting 98 lakh people.
•Aimed at easing congestion, improving operational efficiency, and boosting freight capacity by 52 MTPA for commodities like coal and steel.
•Expected to reduce logistics costs, cut oil imports by 6 crore litres, and lower CO2 emissions by 30 crore kg, aligning with PM-Gati Shakti.

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