- This project spans approximately 297 kilometers, with a total of 339 kilometers of track.
- It will be constructed at a cost of ₹5,451 crore and is part of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network.
- The line will connect Nagpur to the Mumbai–Howrah network, enhancing both freight and passenger train speed and capacity.
- The route will feature 37 stations, 36 major bridges, 415 minor bridges, 74 road underbridges, 2 road overbridges, and 4 tunnels.
- Regions such as Narmadapuram, Betul, Pandhurna (Madhya Pradesh), and Nagpur (Maharashtra) will benefit directly from this development.
- The line will improve connectivity to Jyotirling pilgrimage sites like Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Srisailam, and Rameshwaram.
- Freight capacity will increase by 10 million tonnes, with an expected savings of ₹1,206 crore in logistics costs.
- Under PM Gati Shakti and the National Infrastructure Pipeline, this project is a major step toward modernizing India’s railway infrastructure.
- The project will also create employment opportunities during its construction and operation phases.
Nagpur–Itarsi Fourth Railway Line: Boosting Connectivity and Freight Efficiency in Central India