In Brief
- Cabinet approves Rs 13,041 crore for railway and highway expansion across five states.
- Projects add 410 km of multi-track railway lines, set for completion by 2030–31.
- Initiatives aim to boost regional transport, reduce travel time, and support economic growth.
The Union Cabinet approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,041 crore on 19 August 2026, covering railway and highway development across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and foster regional economic growth.
Key developments include railway multi-tracking—adding roughly 410 km to the network by 2030–31—and major highway expansion. These upgrades will ease freight movement, reduce travel times, and strengthen transport infrastructure across the five states.
The implementation of these projects is planned to commence promptly, aligning with the government's infrastructure expansion goals. The Cabinet's decision underscores a continued focus on upgrading India's transport infrastructure to meet increasing demand and support sustainable growth.
