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Central Govt Approves Arakkonam-Renigunta Rail Line: Rs 1,936 Crore Project Sanctioned!
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News18•24-09-2026, 07:15
Central Govt Approves Arakkonam-Renigunta Rail Line: Rs 1,936 Crore Project Sanctioned!
- •The Central Government has approved a project worth Rs 1,936 crore for laying 3rd and 4th railway lines for a distance of 77 kilometers between Arakkonam - Renigunta.
- •The Union Cabinet approved five new railway projects totaling Rs 10,021 crore to improve infrastructure in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
- •The Arakkonam-Renigunta project aims to improve train operations and increase transport capacity.
- •Rs 1,504 crore is allocated for civil works, Rs 225 crore for signaling and telecommunications, and Rs 206 crore for electrical works.
- •These new lines are expected to significantly reduce train traffic congestion on the Chennai-Renigunta route.
Key Questions Answered
The Central Government has approved a project worth Rs 1,936 crore for laying the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Arakkonam and Renigunta.
The Union Cabinet approved five new railway projects to improve infrastructure across the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
Out of the total allocation, Rs 1,504 crore is designated for civil works, Rs 225 crore for signaling and telecommunications, and Rs 206 crore for electrical works.
