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Cabinet Clears Rs 111 Billion Railway Upgrade Across 6 States

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four major railway multitracking projects worth approximately Rs 111 billion. These projects, spread across 13 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, will expand the Indian Railways network by 574 kilometres and are scheduled for completion by 2028–29.The approved corridors include the fourth line between Itarsi and Nagpur, doubling of the Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)–Parbhani section, and the third and fourth lines on the Aluabari Road–New Jalpaiguri and Dangoaposi–Jaroli rou..

Indian Railways Begins Work on Fourth Line in Bhopal Division

The Bhopal division of Indian Railways has commenced work on a fourth railway line between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina, aiming to streamline train movement, ease congestion, and improve overall efficiency.The project is designed to increase capacity for both passenger and freight trains while spurring regional development and job creation. Currently, the existing three lines on this route face heavy traffic, often leading to delays. The addition of a fourth line will reduce congestion, allowing smoother and more punctual train operations.Survey work for the new line between Itarsi–Bhopal and Bh..

PMRDA to Build 50 Km Concrete Road Along Pune Metro 3

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has announced plans to construct a 50-kilometre cement-concrete road parallel to Pune Metro Line 3, linking Maan in Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar.This new corridor will play a vital role in improving travel between Pune’s IT hub and the city centre, aiming to resolve persistent issues such as traffic congestion, surface degradation, and poor drainage along the current route.The authority has opted for cement-concrete over conventional asphalt to improve the road’s durability and reduce long-term maintenance expenses. The project is a..