Indian Railways Approves Adipur-Bhuj Doubling and Maharashtra Chord Line Projects
Indian Railways has approved the Rs 493 crore Adipur-Bhuj doubling project in Gujarat's Kutch region to enhance rail capacity and connectivity. The 49-km double line will enable two additional daily passenger services each way and support an extra 12 million tonnes of freight annually. This project complements ongoing infrastructure works like gauge conversions and new lines in the area, aiming to improve operational efficiency and meet future traffic demands. Additionally, a Rs 172 crore chord line project in Maharashtra was approved to decongest Panvel Junction.
