CCEA approves two rail multitracking projects of ₹24,815 crore in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 18 April 2026 approved 3rd and 4th lines on Ghaziabad–Sitapur and Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)–Visakhapatnam (Duvvada), adding about 601 km to Indian Railways at about ₹24,815 crore.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 April 2026 approved two Indian Railways multitracking projects costing about ₹24,815 crore, to be completed by 2030-31. The Ghaziabad–Sitapur 3rd and 4th line covers 403 route km at ₹14,926 crore, and the Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)–Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line in Andhra Pradesh covers 198 route km at ₹9,889 crore. Together they span 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh and add about 601 route km (1,317 track km). Ghaziabad–Sitapur is part of the Delhi–Guwahati High Density Network (HDN 4), with capacity utilisation of up to 168%. The projects are planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
Key facts
- Total cost
- ~₹24,815 crore; completion by 2030-31
- Ghaziabad–Sitapur
- 403 route km; ₹14,926 crore; part of HDN 4
- Nidadavolu–Duvvada (AP)
- 198 route km; ₹9,889 crore
- Network added
- ~601 route km; 1,317 track km
- Coverage
- 15 districts in UP and AP
- Planning
- PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)–Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line approved by the CCEA in April 2026 is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh
Nidadavolu–Duvvada is in Andhra Pradesh; the two projects together cover 15 districts of UP and AP.
The Ghaziabad–Sitapur section, approved for 3rd and 4th lines in April 2026, forms part of which High Density Network of Indian Railways?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi–Guwahati (HDN 4)
The CCEA release says Ghaziabad–Sitapur is a key part of the Delhi–Guwahati High Density Network (HDN 4).