Cabinet clears Rs 20,804 Crore railway projects spanning nine states

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved eight railway projects worth over Rs 20,804 crore across nine states. The projects will add approximately 1,200 kilometres to the Indian Railways network. Five projects located in southern India are expected to boost freight capacity by 47 million tonnes, while three projects in eastern and central India will add 65 million tonnes of freight capacity. The expansion is aimed at improving overall transport efficiency across the country. Additionally, the upgrades are expected to contribute to significant reductions in carbon emissions.

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