Indian Railways is stepping up its expansion under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aiming to improve connectivity, speed up infrastructure projects and make logistics more efficient. The plan focuses on multi-modal transport, bringing together railways, roads, ports and airports on a single platform.

With several cargo terminals approved and infrastructure projects moving forward, the initiative is designed to reduce travel time and logistics costs across India.

This coordinated approach is expected to make rail transport more efficient while supporting economic growth and smoother movement of goods and passengers.

RAILWAYS PUSH MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY

The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, launched in 2021, focuses on building a seamless transport network by linking different modes of transport such as railways, roads, ports and airports.

The idea is simple: better coordination between ministries and faster execution of infrastructure projects. This helps improve both passenger and freight movement across the country.

CARGO TERMINALS DRIVE GROWTH

One of the key developments under the plan is the approval of 306 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, out of which 118 have already been commissioned.

These terminals are expected to boost freight handling capacity and make cargo movement more efficient. This is especially important for industries that depend heavily on rail transport.

LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW

The Network Planning Group under the PM Gati Shakti framework has evaluated hundreds of infrastructure projects to ensure better planning and coordination.

So far, 293 projects worth Rs 13.59 lakh crore have been assessed, showing the scale of development under the plan.

This system helps identify gaps, reduce delays and ensure projects are completed on time.

DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR FASTER DECISIONS

A major part of the initiative is its digital platform, which integrates data from multiple ministries and states.

More than 40 central ministries and all states and Union Territories have been onboarded, along with thousands of data layers to support planning.

This allows officials to plan infrastructure projects more efficiently and avoid overlaps or delays.

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AIM: LOWER COSTS, BETTER CONNECTIVITY

The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to reduce logistics costs and improve connectivity across economic zones.

By improving coordination and using technology, the plan is expected to make transportation faster and more reliable, benefiting both businesses and passengers.

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Published By:

vaishnavi parashar

Published On:

Apr 14, 2026 10:13 IST