Railways approves ₹228-crore doubling of Tadali–Ghugus section in Maharashtra
Indian Railways approved doubling of the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus section in Maharashtra at ₹228 crore on 16 July 2026, on the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network.
Summary
Indian Railways approved the doubling of the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus railway section in Maharashtra at a completion cost of ₹228 crore, as announced on 16 July 2026. The Tadali–Ghugus section is a single-line, freight-oriented stretch on the Wardha–Balharshah section of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network, carrying coal, iron ore, gypsum, petroleum products and other goods. On completion, the doubling is expected to enable an additional 4.5 million tonnes per annum of traffic.
Key facts
- Announced
- 16 July 2026
- Section
- Tadali–Ghugus, Maharashtra (14 km)
- Cost
- ₹228 crore
- Route
- Wardha–Balharshah section, Delhi–Chennai High Density Network
- Traffic
- Freight: coal, iron ore, gypsum, POL etc.
- Added capacity
- 4.5 MTPA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Tadali–Ghugus railway section approved for doubling in July 2026 lies on which High Density Network route?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Chennai
Tadali–Ghugus is on the Wardha–Balharshah section of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network.
What is the approved completion cost of doubling the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus section in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: B — ₹228 crore
Indian Railways approved the doubling at a completion cost of ₹228 crore.