- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved seven multi-tracking projects for Indian Railways, costing approximately Rs 32,500 crore.
- The projects will enhance line capacity, streamline operations, reduce congestion and propel easy travel across nine states, while creating projected employment of 7.06 crore man-days.
- These strategic projects aim to modernize the railway network, facilitate varied commodity transportation, and contribute towards climate goals by promoting an energy efficient mode of transport.