Center approves doubling of Rajkot-Kanalus, Neemuch-Ratlam railway lines – Times of India

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved doubling Rajkot Channel Railway line in Gujarat and Nimach-Ratlam Rail line in Madhya Pradesh
The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi.
“The total estimated cost of the project will be Rs 1,080.58 crore and its enhanced cost is Rs 1,168.13 crore,” the government said in a statement after the meeting.
The total length of the line doubling is 111.20 km and the project will be completed in four years.
“The doubling of the section will increase the capacity and more traffic can be introduced on the system. The proposed doubling from Rajkot to Kanalus will lead to all round development of the area. Saurashtra area,” the statement added.
For the doubling of Neemuch-Ratlam railway line, the total estimated cost of the project will be Rs 1,095.88 crore and its enhanced/completion cost is Rs 1,184.67 crore.
“The total length of doubling of the line is 132.92 km. The project will be completed in four years,” the statement said.
Doubling of Neemuch-Ratlam section will increase the capacity of the section.

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