6 multi-tracking Indian Railways projects were approved by the cabinet yesterday on the 8th of February 2024. Out of these 6 railway projects, 3 will be beneficial for Rajasthan.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved six projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of approximately Rs. 12,343 crore. The projects are to be funded 100% by the Central Government. The purpose of multi-tracking is to reduce congestion and improve infrastructure development on the busiest sections of Indian Railways.
The projects align with the vision of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji for a New India. The vision is to empower the people of the region to become “Atmanirbhar” through comprehensive development. Furthermore, this will enhance their employment and self-employment opportunities.
Six projects are underway, covering 18 districts across six states in India. These states are Rajasthan, Assam, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland. These projects will increase the existing Indian Railways network by 1020 kilometres. Moreover, it will provide employment opportunities to approximately three crore people across these states.
The PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan has led to these projects. This will result in multi-model connectivity that seamlessly moves people, goods, and services through integrated planning.
Railways Projects details
The following is the detail of the 6 projects of Indian Railways approved by the cabinet
| S.No | Name of Section | Length in Kms | Estimate Cost ( Rs) | State |
| 1 | Ajmer – Chanderiya | 178.28 | 1813.28 | Rajasthan |
| 2 | Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur | 131.27 | 1268.57 | Rajasthan |
| 3 | Luni – Samdari – Bhildi | 271.97 | 3530.92 | Rajasthan and Gujrat |
| 4 | Agthori-Kamakhya with new Rail cum Road Briedge | 7.062 | 1650.37 | Assam |
| 5 | Lumding-Furkating | 140 | 2333.84 | Assam and Nagaland |
| 6 | Motumari-Vishnupuram and Rail over Rail at Motumari | 88.81 and 10.87 | 1746.20 | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
These routes are crucial for transporting essential commodities. These are food grains, fertilizers, coal, cement, iron, steel, fly ash, clinker, limestone, POL, containers, and more. Furthermore, by increasing the capacity of these routes, an additional 87 million tonnes of freight can be transported per year. Additionally, Railways are an eco-friendly and energy-efficient mode of transportation. Moreover, it can help achieve climate goals, minimize logistics costs, reduce oil imports, and lower CO2 emissions.