Indian Railways Approves Rs 4,178 Crore Infrastructure Projects
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The Ministry of Railways has approved infrastructure projects totaling Rs 4,178 crore for rail capacity expansion in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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- The Ministry of Railways sanctioned two major projects to construct or double railway lines across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
- One project involves the 159-km doubling of the Salem-Karur-Dindigul line at a cost of Rs 2,241.67 crore.
- Another project entails constructing the 77-km third and fourth lines between Arakkonam and Renigunta for Rs 1,936.46 crore.
- These initiatives aim to reduce congestion, improve freight and passenger train movement, and strengthen connectivity to industrial hubs.
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“Sanction of the President is hereby communicated for “Salem-Karur-Dindigul Doubling (159 Km) of Southern Railway” at a completion cost of Rs. 2241.67 crore charged to Capital (GBS) under Item no 231# of Consolidated Budget Statement 2026-27/SR…”
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…159-km Salem-Karur-Dindigul railway line doubling project at a cost of Rs 2,241.67 crore. In a letter dated September 21, 2026, addressed to the General Manager (GM) of Southern Railway, the Railway Board (RB) said: “ Sanction of the President is hereby communicated for “Salem-Karur-Dindigul Doubling (159 Km) of Southern Railway” at a completion cost of Rs. 2241.67 crore charged to Capital (GBS) under Item no 231# of Consolidated Budget Statement 2026-27/SR… ” The project will increase rail capacity on the route and help reduce congestion. Once completed, it is expected to allow smoother movement of passenger and freight trains. The Salem-Karur-Dindigul route serves…
“Sanction of the President is hereby communicated for “Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd and 4th Line (77 Km) of Southern Railway” at a completion cost of Rs. 1936.46 crore charged to Capital (GBS) under umbrella work of Doubling/ Tripling/ Quadrupling/ Flyover / Bypass works to augment capacity of Railway network (Umbrella Work 2025-26)…”
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…4th line project The Railway Board has also approved the 77-km Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd and 4th Line project at a cost of Rs 1,936.46 crore. In a letter dated September 21, 2026, addressed to the GM of SR, the RB said: “ Sanction of the President is hereby communicated for “Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd and 4th Line (77 Km) of Southern Railway” at a completion cost of Rs. 1936.46 crore charged to Capital (GBS) under umbrella work of Doubling/ Tripling/ Quadrupling/ Flyover / Bypass works to augment capacity of Railway network (Umbrella Work 2025-26)… ’ The project will increase rail capacity, improve train punctuality and support the growing demand for freight services. The corridor passes through Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and is part of the Mission 3000 MT and…
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