CCEA approves ₹3,907-crore rail multitracking projects in Odisha and Jharkhand
The CCEA approved two railway multitracking projects worth about ₹3,907 crore in Odisha and Jharkhand on 15 July 2026 — Paradeep–Haridaspur doubling and Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi 4th line — adding about 145 km.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two Railway projects in Odisha and Jharkhand worth about ₹3,907 crore on 15 July 2026: Paradeep–Haridaspur doubling and the Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi 4th line. The two projects cover four districts, add about 145 km to the Indian Railways network and are to be completed by 2030-31. Planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the projects will improve connectivity for about 1,526 villages with about 14 lakh people and add 44 million tonnes per annum of freight such as coal, iron ore and dolomite.
Key facts
- Approved
- 15 July 2026, CCEA
- Projects
- Paradeep–Haridaspur doubling; Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi 4th line
- Cost
- About ₹3,907 crore
- States
- Odisha and Jharkhand (4 districts)
- Network added
- About 145 km
- Completion
- By 2030-31
- Freight
- Additional 44 MTPA
- Plan
- PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which two rail projects in Odisha and Jharkhand were approved by the CCEA on 15 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Paradeep–Haridaspur doubling and Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi 4th line
The CCEA approved Paradeep–Haridaspur doubling and the Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi 4th line, about ₹3,907 crore.
About how much will the two Odisha–Jharkhand multitracking projects approved on 15 July 2026 add to the Indian Railways network?
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Correct answer: D — 145 km
The two projects will increase the existing Indian Railways network by about 145 km.