June 17, 2026 3:22 PM

Indian Railways approves multiple projects to improve connectivity, safety

Indian Railways has approved a series of infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,200 crore aimed at enhancing rail capacity, improving freight movement, strengthening safety systems and upgrading urban transport infrastructure across Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. The projects include the doubling of a key railway section in Gujarat, construction of a new freight chord line in Maharashtra, modernization of signalling systems on Eastern Railway and rebuilding of a major ro...