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Rs 2,781 Cr Boost for Indian Railways: Gujarat & Maharashtra Get New Lines
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Two railway projects worth ₹2,781 crore have been approved.
- Projects include a 141 km doubling and a 32 km third/fourth line.
- The expansion will benefit nearly 585 villages and 3.2 million people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has sanctioned two crucial railway infrastructure projects valued at ₹2,781 crore. These proposals from the Ministry of Railways are set to significantly boost capacity and connectivity in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The approved projects encompass the doubling of a 141 km stretch from Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha) to Kanalus and the addition of a third and fourth line over 32 km between Badlapur and Karjat.
