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Cabinet greenlights ₹3,907 crore railway multitracking projects in Odisha and Jharkhand
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Union Cabinet approved two railway multitracking projects totaling ₹3,907 crore, covering routes in Odisha and Jharkhand.
New Delhi – In a cabinet meeting, the Union Government gave the go‑ahead to two railway multitracking initiatives that together amount to an investment of ₹3,907 crore. The projects will be implemented on existing railway corridors in the eastern states of Odisha and Jharkhand.
The multitracking work involves laying additional tracks alongside current lines, a step aimed at increasing line capacity, reducing bottlenecks and improving the punctuality of both passenger and freight services. By expanding track infrastructure, the railways expect smoother operations and better connectivity for the regions concerned.
The approval reflects the government's continued focus on strengthening the national rail network and supporting economic growth in the eastern part of the country. Details on project timelines and specific route alignments will be released by Indian Railways in the coming weeks.
The multitracking work involves laying additional tracks alongside current lines, a step aimed at increasing line capacity, reducing bottlenecks and improving the punctuality of both passenger and freight services. By expanding track infrastructure, the railways expect smoother operations and better connectivity for the regions concerned.
The approval reflects the government's continued focus on strengthening the national rail network and supporting economic growth in the eastern part of the country. Details on project timelines and specific route alignments will be released by Indian Railways in the coming weeks.