New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved five multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways involving an estimated investment of Rs 10,021 crore, in a major capacity expansion drive aimed at easing congestion, improving train operations and strengthening passenger and freight connectivity across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, said the projects would significantly enhance line capacity while improving the operational efficiency, reliability and flexibility of the Indian Railways. The additional tracks are expected to streamline train movement, decongest critic...