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Rs 7 trn investment to expand track network
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Rs 7 trn investment to expand track network

The Indian Railways unveils a substantial plan to invest Rs 7 trillion in expanding its track network over the next decade. This ambitious initiative reflects the railway's commitment to modernising its infrastructure, improving connectivity, and addressing the increasing requirements of both freight and passenger transportation across India.

The significant investment is expected to result in the laying of new tracks, upgrading existing lines, and adopting advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the railway network. This strategic move aligns with the broader vision of transforming the railways into a more agile and modern transportation system.

As India continues to witness economic growth and urbanisation, the expansion of rail infrastructure becomes crucial for sustaining and facilitating the movement of goods and people. The Rs 7 trillion investment underscores the railway's pivotal role in the country's transportation landscape and signifies a proactive approach to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic and growing economy.

The Indian Railways unveils a substantial plan to invest Rs 7 trillion in expanding its track network over the next decade. This ambitious initiative reflects the railway's commitment to modernising its infrastructure, improving connectivity, and addressing the increasing requirements of both freight and passenger transportation across India. The significant investment is expected to result in the laying of new tracks, upgrading existing lines, and adopting advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the railway network. This strategic move aligns with the broader vision of transforming the railways into a more agile and modern transportation system. As India continues to witness economic growth and urbanisation, the expansion of rail infrastructure becomes crucial for sustaining and facilitating the movement of goods and people. The Rs 7 trillion investment underscores the railway's pivotal role in the country's transportation landscape and signifies a proactive approach to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic and growing economy.

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