Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, provided detailed insights into three major railway infrastructure projects that have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) which will significantly drive economic growth and boost connectivity in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
While discussing the details of the project and its benefits to the Khandesh region of North Maharashtra and connectivity to the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, the Minister highlighted the significant role of the 375 km multi-tracking projects, which include the Jalgaon-Manmad 4th line (160 km), Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd & 4th lines (131 km), and the Prayagraj (Iradatganj)-Manikpur 3rd line (84 km). These projects are set to boost connectivity between Mumbai and Prayagraj and aim to facilitate the movement of both passenger and freight trains, thereby driving the socio-economic growth of the region.
