New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with an estimated total cost of Rs 18,509 crore.

The projects are scheduled for completion by 2030-31 and are expected to generate direct employment of approximately 265 lakh human-days during the construction phase.

The approved projects include the Kasara-Manmad 3rd and 4th line, Delhi-Ambala 3rd and 4th line, and Ballari-Hosapete 3rd and 4th line. Collectively, these projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 389 kilometres, covering 12 districts across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The enhanced line capacity is aimed ...