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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), on Tuesday the 5th of May 2026 approved 03 (Three) projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 23,437 crore (approx.).

These projects include Nagda – Mathura 3rd and 4th Line, Guntakal – Wadi 3rd and 4th Line and Burhwal – Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line.

The projects are planned on the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with a focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.

These projects will provide seamless connectivity for the movement of people, goods, and services.

The 03 (Three) projects covering 19 Districts across the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 Kms.

The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx 4,161 villages, which have a population of about 83 lakhs.

The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Mahakaleshwar, Ranthambore National Park, Kuno National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Mathura, Vrindavan, Mantralayam (Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt), Sri Nettikanti Anjaneya Swamy Vari Temple (Kasapuram), and Shyamnath Temple.