Projects for transportation of commodities and minerals
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs.18,509 crore, covering 12 districts across the states of Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to approx. 3,902 villages, which are having a population of about 97 lakhs https://expo.railanalysis.com/.
These projects, designed to increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 389-km, include:
Kasara – Manmad 3rd and 4th line;
Delhi – Ambala 3rd and 4th line;
Ballari – Hosapete 3rd and 4th line.
The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion, the Cabinet said on 14 Feb.
The projects are planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services https://www.bseindia.com/.
The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Bhavli Dam, Shri Ghatandevi, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra/Srinagar, and major attractions such as Hampi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Ballari Fort, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, the Tungabhadra Dam, Kenchanagudda, and the Vijaya Vittala Temple etc https://www.nseindia.com/.
The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities and minerals such as coal, steel, iron ore, cement, limestone/bauxite, container, foodgrains, sugar and fertilizers among others. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 96 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).
The Railways being environment friendly and energy efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimizing logistics cost of the country, reduce oil import (22 crore litres) and lower CO2 emissions (111 crore kg) which is equivalent to plantation of four crore trees, said the Cabinet. fiinews.com
