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Passenger trains are seen parked at platforms at a railway station in New Delhi, India, February 25, 2016. India's state-owned railway said on Thursday it planned to cut costs and generate new sources of revenue next year to offset a big rise in its wage bill and help keep an ambitious modernisation plan on track on track. REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee
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CNBC TV18•14-02-2026, 14:47

Cabinet Approves ₹18,509 Crore Railway Projects for Enhanced Connectivity

  • •Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves three multi-tracking railway projects worth ₹18,509 crore.
  • •Projects include third and fourth lines between Kasara-Manmad, Delhi-Ambala, and Ballari-Hosapete, covering 389 km.
  • •Aims to enhance mobility, operational efficiency, and service reliability for Indian Railways, aligning with PM-Gati Shakti.
  • •Expected to boost employment, connect 3,902 villages, and improve access to major tourist destinations.
  • •Will increase freight traffic by 96 MTPA, reduce logistics costs, cut oil imports, and lower CO2 emissions.
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