₹220-crore Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling project approved

Southern Railways has approved a ₹220-crore project to double the 10.65-km rail line between Mararikulam and Alappuzha. The project aims to improve operational efficiency and increase freight and passenger capacity in the region.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades are critical for regional economic development and improving transportation logistics in India.
In a significant step towards augmenting the capacity of the rail network through the Ernakulam-Kayamkulam stretch via Alappuzha, the Southern Railways has approved the doubling of the 10.65-km Mararikulam-Alappuzha section at a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
The article is a straightforward report on infrastructure development and project approval.
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