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India approved third and fourth rail lines on the 90 km Gummidipoondi–Gudur stretch
Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu30 Aug 2026
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved construction of third and fourth railway lines on the ~90 km Gummidipoondi–Gudur stretch at a cost of about ₹2,229 crore, as part of the Howrah–Chennai corridor. The article also says Indian Railways is expanding high-density routes toward four-line capacity through a mix of existing four-line stretches, sanctioned works and sections where DPRs are under preparation or appraisal.
Why it matters
Additional lines on congested high-density corridors increase rail capacity for passenger and freight movement, which can reduce bottlenecks and logistics costs.
Indian RailwaysCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs