In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s rail infrastructure and bolstering multi-modal transportation, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, 2025, approved two key multi-tracking railway projects.
These projects are part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, designed to promote integrated and seamless connectivity across India.
Project Overview:
Ratlam–Nagda (Third and Fourth Line) & Wardha–Balharshah (Fourth Line)
The two approved projects include:
- Third and fourth railway lines between Ratlam and Nagda
- Fourth railway line between Wardha and Balharshah
With a total estimated cost of ₹3,399 crore, both projects are expected to be completed by 2029–30.
These multi-tracking projects span across four districts in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, expanding the existing railway network by approximately 176 km.
- The projects will enhance rail connectivity to nearly 784 villages, benefiting a population of around 19.74 lakh.
- Positioned along the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai economic corridors, these corridors are crucial for both freight and passenger traffic.
