The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the construction of the Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line to be constructed by the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ?2798.16 crore.

• The total length of the new rail line will be 116.65 km and is expected to be completed in 2026-27.
• The project would generate direct employment during construction for about 40 lakh mandays, a government statement on CCEA decisions said.
• The project is going to enhance connectivity and improve mobility leading to the overall socio-economic development of the region.