New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Indian Railways has approved a set of infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing capacity, improving operational efficiency and strengthening regional connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

The projects include construction of a third line, doubling of an existing section and development of a bypass alignment, with a combined objective of easing congestion, supporting freight growth and improving passenger movement across key corridors.

In Uttar Pradesh, a dedicated third line will be constructed between Aunrihar and Varanasi City (31.36 km) under the North Eastern Railway at an estimated cost of Rs 497.07 crore.

The section currently carries substantial passenger and freight traffic, includi...