New Delhi, July 15 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved two railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 3,907 crore in Odisha and Jharkhand, aimed at increasing line capacity, easing congestion and improving freight movement.

These are the doubling of the Paradeep-Haridaspur line and the fourth line on the Rajkharsawan-Dangoaposi route.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways.

These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion.

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