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The Union Cabinet has approved railway multi-tracking projects worth around INR 23,437 crore, including the third and fourth lines between Nagda in Madhya Pradesh and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The 568-km corridor is part of a broader infrastructure push under the PM Gati Shakti programme aimed at increasing rail capacity, reducing congestion and supporting freight movement. The projects will enhance connectivity across 19 districts spanning six states and are expected to benefit approximately 83 lakh people. Improved access to key tourism destinations and industrial regions is also anticipated, alongside the ability to handle an additional 60 million tonnes of freight annually.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved in the past week a set of railway multi-tracking projects with a total investment of approximately INR 23,437 crore, including the development of third and fourth rail lines along the Nagda–Mathura corridor. The 568-km route, connecting Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, forms a key component of the broader plan to enhance rail network capacity under the PM Gati Shakti programme. Advertisement
The projects aim to improve connectivity across 19 districts spanning Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The expansion is expected to reduce congestion on high-density routes, increase train speeds and enable more efficient movement of both passenger and freight traffic.
According to government estimates, the upgraded network will support the transportation of an additional 60 million tonnes of freight annually. The corridor is expected to facilitate the movement of key commodities, including coal, cement, food grains, oil, fertilisers, iron and steel, and containers, strengthening supply chains across regions.
The development is also expected to improve access to several tourism destinations. These include Ujjain, home to the Mahakaleshwar Temple, and Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, along with destinations such as Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Mathura, Vrindavan, Mantralayam and Naimisharanya. Enhanced rail connectivity is likely to support visitor movement and contribute to tourism-related economic activity in these locations.
State authorities in Madhya Pradesh indicated that the project would support growth in both logistics and tourism sectors, with potential spillover effects on local economies. The improved rail infrastructure is expected to strengthen connectivity between industrial clusters, consumption centres and ports, contributing to regional development.
The multi-tracking initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to expand railway infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across the national network. Increased capacity on existing routes is seen as critical to meeting rising demand for freight transportation and passenger mobility.
The projects are also expected to directly benefit approximately 83 lakh people across the six states by improving connectivity and accessibility. In addition to transportation efficiency, the expansion may influence development patterns along the corridor, including logistics hubs, warehousing and associated real estate activity linked to improved rail access.
The approvals reflect continued public investment in transport infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing capacity, reducing transit times and supporting economic activity across multiple sectors.
Source - PTI
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