IndiaIndia's Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans to expand track infrastructure on seven high-density railway routes by adding a fourth lane to each. These routes, spanning approximately 11,000 km, currently handle 41% of the country's rail traffic despite comprising only 16% of the total railway network. The expansion aims to address growing demand for both passenger and freight transport, improve mobility, reduce transportation costs, and promote environmentally sustainable travel. Four specific projects were approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, with a combined budget of around Rs. 9,450 crore. These projects include new lines in states such as West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, aiming to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Indian Railways.
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