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News India Live, Digital Desk: Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Cabinet (CCEA) has given green signal to two major projects to strengthen the rail infrastructure on 10 March 2026. In this Sainthia-Pakud fourth railway line And Santragachi-Kharagpur fourth railway line Are included. About ₹4,474 crore These projects costing Rs. 10,000 will change the landscape of trade and travel between Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Key Highlights of the Project
Network expansion: These two multi-tracking projects will add to the existing network of Indian Railways. 192 kilometers New lines will be added.
Revolution in freight transportation: The Sainthia-Pakud section is considered the “lifeline” for transportation of coal and stone. Every year since the construction of the fourth line 31 million tonnes (31 MTPA) Additional goods can be carried.
Freedom from congestion: Construction of the fourth line on busy routes like Santragachi-Kharagpur will eliminate delays in trains and improve operational efficiency.
Deadline: The government has launched these projects in the financial year 2030-31 The target has been set to be completed by.
Which areas and people will benefit?
5 districts and population of crores: of Jharkhand and Bengal 5 districts about 5,652 villages Will get better rail connectivity. closer than this 1.47 crore The population will directly benefit.
Tourism and Pilgrimage: Increasing railway capacity will make it easier to reach many major destinations:
Shaktipeeth: Tarapeeth and Nandikeshwari Temple.
Cultural Centre: Bolpur and Shantiniketan.
Natural sites: Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhadika Forest Area and Rameshwar Kund.
PM Gati Shakti Masterplan
this project PM-Gatishakti National Master Plan Has been prepared under. Its objective is not only to develop infrastructure but also to make the local people “self-reliant” by creating new opportunities for employment and self-employment.
Along with this, the cabinet in Madhya Pradesh Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Badnawar-Timarwani section of Ujjain has also been approved, which will improve connectivity between Ujjain.