New Delhi, May 19 -- Indian Railways has approved two major rail infrastructure projects, the Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project in Bihar and the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu, with a combined investment of over Rs 1,950 crore aimed at enhancing network capacity, improving operational efficiency and strengthening passenger as well as freight movement across key corridors.
The 54-km Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project has been approved for Rs 962 crore. The project forms part of the high-density Howrah-Delhi corridor and is expected to improve connectivity between Patna and Kolkata while supporting freight operations linked to major industrial and logistics hubs in Northern and Eastern India.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sa...