Union Cabinet approves ₹24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh
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Why in news
The Union Cabinet approved ₹24,815 crore for multi-tracking projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to alleviate congestion on high-density railway networks.
Background
The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by 601 km and are scheduled for completion by 2030-31. They target the Delhi-Guwahati and Howrah-Chennai high-density corridors.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal approved outlay for multi-tracking projects in U.P. and Andhra Pradesh is ₹24,815 crore
- FactThe projects will increase the existing Indian Railways network by 601 km
- FactExpected completion date for the projects is 2030-31
- FactAnticipated additional freight traffic: 35.72 million tonnes per annum in Uttar Pradesh and 29.04 million tonnes per annum in Andhra Pradesh
For Mains
Q. Discuss how expanding railway infrastructure through multi-tracking projects can enhance India's logistics efficiency and reduce the national logistics cost.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing freight transit times and costs compared to road transport
- Network capacity: Alleviating congestion on high-density corridors like Delhi-Guwahati and Howrah-Chennai
Keywords: Logistics cost · Infrastructure development · Freight traffic · Multi-tracking · High-density networks
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