Cabinet Clears Rs 10,783 Crore Railway Multi-Tracking Projects Across Five States
The Cabinet has approved three railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 10,783 crore, adding 656 km across five states.
Updated: 10 Sept 2026 • 10:14 am
Posted by:
Quick Answer
The railway multi-tracking projects approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs are worth Rs 10,783 crore and will add about 656 km to the Indian Railways network across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. These railway multi-tracking projects, comprising the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda fourth line, the Katni-Pendra Road fourth line and the Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pendra Road third line, are targeted for completion by 2029-30 and are expected to reduce oil imports by about 12 crore litres and lower carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 62 crore kg.
The government has cleared a fresh round of railway capacity expansion aimed at easing congestion and boosting freight movement across central and eastern India.
Here is what the newly approved railway multi-tracking projects cover and their expected impact.
Click Here – Get Free Investment Predictions
Which Lines Are Being Added
The three railway multi-tracking projects are the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, the Katni-Pendra Road fourth line, and the Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pendra Road third line, together covering 14 districts across five states and adding roughly 656 km to the network by 2029-30.
Explore More Stocks and Market News on the Screener
Why the Government Is Prioritising This
The government said the increased line capacity from these railway multi-tracking projects will significantly enhance mobility, improve operational efficiency and service reliability, and ease congestion on key routes. It also estimated the projects could cut oil imports by around 12 crore litres and lower CO2 emissions by about 62 crore kg, equivalent to planting 2.48 crore trees.
Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to track market news on the go
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information and may change as trading continues through the day. Please verify all data independently before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
FAQs
How much are the newly approved railway multi-tracking projects worth?
Ans. The Cabinet approved railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 10,783 crore.
How much network will these projects add?
Ans. They will add about 656 km to the Indian Railways network across 14 districts in five states.
Which states do the railway multi-tracking projects cover?
Ans. West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
What are the three specific projects approved?
Ans. The Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, the Katni-Pendra Road fourth line, and the Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pendra Road third line.
When are these railway multi-tracking projects expected to be completed?
Ans. They are targeted for completion by 2029-30.
What environmental benefits are being cited?
Ans. The government estimates the projects could reduce oil imports by about 12 crore litres and lower CO2 emissions by roughly 62 crore kg.
Recent Articles
Havells India Ltd. (HAVELLS) 52 Week Low Streak: second straight session pressure continues
10 September 2026
Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd. (KABRAEXTRU) Share Price hits fresh 52-week high on Rs 692 move
10 September 2026
IESA to Govt: Accelerate Battery Incentives, Smart Grid Infra, Last-Mile Mobility for EV Adoption
10 September 2026
Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd. Hits Lower Circuit for the 2nd Straight Session on NSE, 10 September 2026
10 September 2026
Note: This blog is for information purpose only. Investments and trading are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
Reviews
Recent Posts
Havells India Ltd. (HAVELLS) 52 Week Low Streak: second straight session pressure continues
Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd. (KABRAEXTRU) Share Price hits fresh 52-week high on Rs 692 move
IESA to Govt: Accelerate Battery Incentives, Smart Grid Infra, Last-Mile Mobility for EV Adoption
Welspun Investments and Commercials Ltd. Hits Lower Circuit for the 2nd Straight Session on NSE, 10 September 2026
NHC Foods Ltd. Hits Lower Circuit on BSE, 10 September 2026
Popular this week
PhonePe's Sameer Nigam Unveils Vision for Next Decade of Financial Inclusion at GFF 2026
Uniresearch Global Pvt Ltd
Research Analyst
SEBI Registration Number — INH000013776
Uniresearch is a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited
Company Address: Registered Address: Ground Floor, Unitech Commercial Tower 2, Block B, Greenwood City, Unit 1-3, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana 122003
Write to us : support@univest.in, compliance@univest.in
Verify on SEBI registry →RESEARCH ANALYST
Get SEBI Registered
advice on the stocks
trending today.
Get 3 FREE Trade Ideas
for Startups Accelerator 2024
Trusted by 1Cr Indians
Awarded No.1 by Economic Times