Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupled

The Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects totaling Rs 13,041 crore. Four railway projects will enhance capacity on key eastern and southern routes. These upgrades aim to boost freight movement and passenger train operations significantly. A new highway project in Bihar will improve connectivity to the Nepal border. These developments are expected to reduce logistics costs and create employment opportunities.