Union Cabinet approved 8 railway multi-tracking projects with total outlay of ₹20,804 crore
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Cabinet approves eight railway multi-tracking projects costing ₹20,804 crore
The Union Cabinet approved eight railway multi-tracking projects worth ₹20,804 crore to enhance capacity and decongest key routes. Major projects include Arakkonam-Renigunta (77 km) and Whitefield-Bangarapet (47 km) third and fourth lines, and Hosur-Omalur line doubling (147 km). These infrastructure upgrades aim to improve freight and passenger movement across South India, aligning with the National Rail Plan and PM Gati Shakti framework. The investment boosts regional connectivity and supports economic growth in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
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Arakkonam-Renigunta third and fourth lines: 77 km stretch in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Whitefield-Bangarapet third and fourth lines: 47 km stretch in Karnataka
Hosur-Omalur line doubling: 147 km stretch connecting Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Projects aligned with National Rail Plan and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity
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