New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The Indian Railways has sanctioned infrastructure projects worth Rs 871 crore across the Northern, Southern and Eastern Railway zones, aimed at strengthening maintenance capacity, easing congestion and improving operational efficiency for passenger and freight services.

In Rajasthan, the North Western Railway will undertake Phase-I development of coach maintenance facilities at Ganganagar station at a cost of Rs 174.26 crore.

The project includes construction of two 600-metre washing lines, three 650-metre stabling lines, two pit lines, a wheel lathe line and a 650-metre engine escape line.

A 120-metre-long sick line shed will also be developed, along with installation of overhead equipment and modern machinery su...