New Delhi, May 28 (Reporter) To enhance line capacity, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved two multi-tracking projects across Indian Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 3,399 crore. These projects include the Ratlam-Nagda 3rd and 4th line and Wardha-Balharshah 4th line, an official statement said. These projects will be completed by 2029-30 and will ensure seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods. These are the result of PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity which have been possible through integrated planning and will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services. The two projects covering four districts across the states of Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 176 kms. The proposed multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to around 784 villages, which are having a population of about 19.74 lakh. These are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, cement, clinker, gypsum, fly ash, containers, agriculture commodities, and Petroleum products etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 18.40 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The projects will also generate direct employment for about 74 lakh human-days during construction. The projects would also enhance logistical efficiency by augmenting line capacity along critical routes for transportation of containers, coal, cement, agricultural commodities, and other goods. 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...////...