Railways set for 21 port-rail network projects
The Railways Ministry will take up 21 port-rail connectivity projects, at an estimated cost of around ₹20,000 crore, as a part of the Ministry of Shipping's flagship port development project, Sagarmala. The projects are expected to boost the rail evacuation network and last-mile connectivity to India's ports. Further, six other projects are being considered by the Indian Port Rail Corporation.