Major Progress in Itarsi-Nagpur New 3rd Line Project with ₹2449.91 Cr. Investment
In a significant development for railway infrastructure, the Itarsi-Nagpur New 3rd Line project is making substantial strides with a total cost of ₹2449.91 Crores. As of the latest update, an expenditure of ₹1051.49 Crores has been incurred on the project.
Key project details include:
- Overall Physical Progress: 40%
- Total Length: 297.05 Km
- Length Commissioned: 93.95 Km
- Remaining Length: 203.1 Km
- Land Acquisition Completed: 77.29 / 99.25 Hectare (76.84%)
Project Status Breakdown: A) Completed Sections: 93.95 Km (31.62%)
- Kohli-Chichonda
B) Near Completion Sections: 11.68 Km (3.93%)
- Kohli-Kalmeshwar
C) In Progress Sections: 191.42 Km (64.44%)
- Chichonda–Itarsi
- Nagpur–Kalmeshwar
Completed Works:
- Earthwork including Blanketing: 46.65/103 Lcum (45%)
- Important Bridges: 3 in Progress
- Major Bridge + Rail Over Rail Bridge: 12/34 (36%)
- Minor Bridge/RUB: 91/382 (24%)
- Station Building: 9/30 (30%)
- Track Linking: 85/280 Track Km (30%)
- Overhead Equipment (OHE) Foundations: 1066/6666 (16%)
- OHE Mast Erections: 970/6060 (8%)
- OHE Wiring Track Km: 50/280 (17%)
Upon completion, the new 3rd line is expected to alleviate congestion on the Nagpur–Itarsi–Bhopal busy route, significantly enhancing the mobility of trains in the region. The project represents a crucial investment in improving rail connectivity and efficiency.
