Mathura, Jan 29 (PTI) North Central Railways has completed its ambitious Mathura-Palwal fourth line project, sanctioned by the Railway Board in 2015-16, officials on Saturday said.

“The Rs 668.7 crore project covers the districts of Palwal and Mathura,” Shivam Sharma, North Central Railways' Allahabad spokesperson, said.

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Rundhi-Sholaka, Sholaka-Hodal, and Hodal-Chhata sections were opened for traffic as both were commissioned subsequently, he said.

With the commissioning of the Chhata-Bhuteshwar section on Thursday, the project has been completed in a major thrust to mobility.

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According to officials, with the commissioning of the fourth line, Agra Division of NCR now will have two lines at its disposal for improving the punctuality of trains.

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