Centre clears Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line project
The approved railway line, stretching approximately 297 km between Itarsi and Nagpur, will strengthen railway connectivity in central India.
According to Yadav, this development will benefit Narmadapuram, Betul, Pandhurna (Madhya Pradesh), and Nagpur (Maharashtra). The project will facilitate easier access for pilgrims travelling to the Jyotirlinga temples from Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar to Srisailam and Rameswaram.
The 339 km track will encompass 37 stations, 36 major bridges, 415 minor bridges, 2 road over bridges, 74 road under bridges, four tunnels, and two rail over bridges.
The connection will link four Jyotirlinga temples: Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh, and Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, enhancing the pilgrim experience and regional tourism.
At Nagpur, the fourth line will join the Mumbai-Howrah High Density Network, complementing the existing double line and partially finished third line.
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The Itarsi-Nagpur section experiences significant congestion, especially in the Ghat section (Maramjhiri-Dharakhoh). This addition aims to increase capacity, decrease delays, and improve train frequency, supporting National Infrastructure Pipeline and Gati Shakti initiatives.
The ongoing third line construction, valued at Rs 2,525.73 crore, includes 27 stations, 361 bridges/culverts, and four tunnels covering 1.4 km in the Ghat section.
The fourth line's implementation may require land acquisition from 40 villages in Betul district, similar to the 16.036 hectares acquired from 290 farmers for the third line. The railway line will establish improved transport connections across significant districts, benefiting passenger and freight services. Regional industries will gain from enhanced logistics capabilities.
The infrastructure will incorporate contemporary signalling systems and safety protocols. The construction phase will create substantial employment opportunities, continuing through operational stages.
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