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PM to lay foundation stone for Rs 30,000‑crore rail projects in Vadodara
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:04 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a suite of rail projects valued at Rs 30,000 crore in Vadodara on September 8, speaking to an audience of about 10,000 people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the foundation‑laying ceremony for a series of rail infrastructure projects totaling Rs 30,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, on September 8. The event will be attended by roughly 10,000 residents, local officials and railway representatives, who will gather to hear the Prime Minister’s address.
The announced projects encompass new high‑speed corridors, gauge conversion works and the expansion of existing routes, aiming to boost connectivity across Gujarat and the broader western region. The government has highlighted that the investment is part of a larger national push to modernise the rail network and stimulate economic growth.
Officials say the foundation ceremony will mark the commencement of detailed engineering work, with construction expected to begin within weeks. Once completed, the rail upgrades are projected to cut travel time, increase freight capacity and generate employment opportunities in the state.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Vadodara also underscores the central government's commitment to accelerating infrastructure development in tier‑2 cities, aligning with the broader "Atmanirbhar Bharat" agenda.
The event will be streamed live on official government portals, allowing a wider audience to follow the proceedings as the nation watches the rollout of one of the largest rail investment packages in recent years.
The announced projects encompass new high‑speed corridors, gauge conversion works and the expansion of existing routes, aiming to boost connectivity across Gujarat and the broader western region. The government has highlighted that the investment is part of a larger national push to modernise the rail network and stimulate economic growth.
Officials say the foundation ceremony will mark the commencement of detailed engineering work, with construction expected to begin within weeks. Once completed, the rail upgrades are projected to cut travel time, increase freight capacity and generate employment opportunities in the state.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Vadodara also underscores the central government's commitment to accelerating infrastructure development in tier‑2 cities, aligning with the broader "Atmanirbhar Bharat" agenda.
The event will be streamed live on official government portals, allowing a wider audience to follow the proceedings as the nation watches the rollout of one of the largest rail investment packages in recent years.