Cabinet approves ₹6,798 crore rail projects to boost connectivity, cut logistics costs

New Delhi, October 24
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved two rail projects with an estimated cost of 6,798 crore rupees to provide connectivity, facilitate ease of travel, and minimize logistics costs.

The first project involves the doubling of the railway line from Narkatiaganj to Raxaul, Sitamarhi, and Darbhanga, as well as the Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur section, covering 256 kilometres.

This project will strengthen connectivity to Nepal, Northeast India, and border areas, facilitating the movement of passenger trains alongside goods trains, and resulting in the socio-economic growth of the region.

Briefing the media in New Delhi after the Union Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the CCEA has also approved the construction of a new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati, covering 57 kilometres.

He mentioned that the new rail line project, Errupalem-Amaravati-Namburu, traverses through NTR Vijayawada and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh and Khammam district of Telangana.

The projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting unconnected areas, increasing existing line capacity, and enhancing transportation networks, resulting in streamlined supply chains and accelerated economic growth. Additionally, the projects will generate direct employment for about 106 lakh human-days.