CCEA Approves Rs 90.72 bn Railway Multitracking Projects

02 Mar 2026 CW Team

The aggregate outlay will support track doubling, line augmentations and associated civil works, with priority given to congested corridors. The projects are expected to reduce transit times and enhance reliability by allowing simultaneous movements on parallel tracks. Implementation schedules will be set by the executing agencies in consultation with the ministry overseeing rail infrastructure. Detailed project reports will outline scope, phasing and tendering timelines to ensure timely mobilisation of contractors.

Funding provisions were examined during the appraisal and will follow established budgetary procedures, with allocations reflected in subsequent financial statements. The investment is anticipated to unlock capacity for freight corridors and support modal shift where feasible, improving overall network efficiency. Stakeholders will be engaged to coordinate works and minimise disruption to regular services during construction. Cost efficiencies are expected through standardised designs and coordinated procurement strategies across multiple works.

The ministry will monitor progress and the projects will be subject to standard safeguards for land acquisition and environmental compliance. Expected operational gains include higher throughput, reduced congestion and improved punctuality for long distance services. The approval signals continued focus on strengthening rail infrastructure to meet future demand and to support economic activity across regions. Monitoring arrangements will include periodic reviews and performance benchmarks to track delivery against planned outcomes.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,072 crore (Rs 90.72 billion (bn)). The approval covers a series of multitracking works intended to augment capacity and operational flexibility across key sections of the national rail network. The decision was taken to address growing traffic demand and to enable more efficient movement of both freight and passenger services. The approvals form part of a broader infrastructure push to ease network bottlenecks. The aggregate outlay will support track doubling, line augmentations and associated civil works, with priority given to congested corridors. The projects are expected to reduce transit times and enhance reliability by allowing simultaneous movements on parallel tracks. Implementation schedules will be set by the executing agencies in consultation with the ministry overseeing rail infrastructure. Detailed project reports will outline scope, phasing and tendering timelines to ensure timely mobilisation of contractors. Funding provisions were examined during the appraisal and will follow established budgetary procedures, with allocations reflected in subsequent financial statements. The investment is anticipated to unlock capacity for freight corridors and support modal shift where feasible, improving overall network efficiency. Stakeholders will be engaged to coordinate works and minimise disruption to regular services during construction. Cost efficiencies are expected through standardised designs and coordinated procurement strategies across multiple works. The ministry will monitor progress and the projects will be subject to standard safeguards for land acquisition and environmental compliance. Expected operational gains include higher throughput, reduced congestion and improved punctuality for long distance services. The approval signals continued focus on strengthening rail infrastructure to meet future demand and to support economic activity across regions. Monitoring arrangements will include periodic reviews and performance benchmarks to track delivery against planned outcomes.

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