India plans 410-km East Coast rail upgrade

India on Thursday approved four multitracking railway projects to add 410 km of tracks across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Announced by the Ministry of Railways, the upgrade targets congestion relief, increased freight capacity by 76 Million Tons Per Annum, and completion by 2030–31. The projects are also expected to increase rail capacity, enable smoother freight movement and improve passenger connectivity across the region.