Indian Railways has approved a 14.52-km third railway line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur on the South Eastern Railway at ₹440 crore to ease congestion on the High Utilisation Network and boost capacity for both passenger and freight services. The line is expected to add about 3.52 million tonnes per annum of freight capacity, in a corridor currently handling 23.80 MTPA at 115.71% capacity, moving key commodities such as coal, iron ore, cement and fertilisers.

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Railways approves ₹440 crore third line, eases congestion

Business· Jul 23, 2026

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Midnapore, is a city known for its history in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Paschim Medinipur district. It is situated on the banks of the Kangsabati River. The Urban Agglomeration of Midnapore consists of the city proper, Mohanpur, Keranichati and Khayerullachak. Midnapore and its neighbouring city of Kharagpur constitute the central core of the Midnapore Kharagpur Development Authority metro area, spread across 576 square kilometres.

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