Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a Rs 4,819 crore project to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway line in Maharashtra, enhancing connectivity between North and South India. The project includes modernizing stations and constructing bridges to reduce delays and improve freight capacity. Maharashtra is receiving unprecedented support for railway infrastructure, with projects worth Rs 1.73 lakh crore underway.
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