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Centre Approves 110-Km Kazipet-Ghatkesar Rail Expansion Project by 2029-30
The government approved a plan to add more railway tracks between Kazipet and Ghatkesar.
The railway section is 110 kilometres long.
The project will cost about Rs 2,419 crore.
More tracks should allow more passenger and goods trains to run.
They may also help trains avoid delays caused by crowded tracks.
The route is important because it connects southern and central parts of India.
Officials plan to invite tenders next.
They hope to finish the work by 2029-30.
The Centre approved a 110-km multi-tracking project between Ghatkesar and Kazipet at an estimated cost of Rs 2,419 crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the project under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
The project is intended to reduce congestion and increase capacity for passenger and freight trains on the corridor.
Authorities expect the expansion to improve punctuality, operational efficiency and connectivity between southern and central India.
Tender invitations will be taken up next, with completion targeted for 2029-30.
- Who
- The Centre, through the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the project.
- What
- A 110-km multi-tracking railway project costing an estimated Rs 2,419 crore was approved.
- Where
- The project covers the Secunderabad (Ghatkesar)-Kazipet section in Telangana.
- When
- The approval was given on Wednesday, with completion targeted for 2029-30.
- Why
- It is intended to ease congestion, increase passenger and freight capacity, improve punctuality and strengthen operational efficiency.
Key facts
- Project length
- 110 km
- Estimated cost
- Rs 2,419 crore
- Railway section
- Secunderabad (Ghatkesar)-Kazipet
- Approval body
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
- Target completion
- 2029-30
- Next stage
- Inviting tenders
- Expected benefits
- Greater rail capacity, improved punctuality and stronger passenger and freight movement
Sources
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