Indian Railways is speeding up the doubling of over 111 km of railway tracks in Maharashtra. This project aims to increase the overall rail capacity and reduce congestion on busy routes. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and the Ministry of Railways are overseeing the execution of these works to ensure faster connectivity across the state.
What are the key railway doubling projects in Maharashtra
The state is seeing massive investment in rail infrastructure with 38 projects approved at an estimated cost of 89,780 crore rupees. These include 25 doubling and multi-tracking projects covering a total length of 5,098 km. Significant work is happening on several key sections to improve passenger and freight movement.
| Project Name | Length/Detail | Status/Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gondia-Ballarshah | 240 km | Approved at 4,819 crore |
| Daund-Manmad | 248 km | 178 km work started |
| Pune-Satara | 145 km | Completed around June 2025 |
| Badlapur-Karjat | 32 km (3rd & 4th line) | Cost 1,324 crore |
| Konkan Railway | 263 km (DPR stage) | 55 km already completed |
How will these projects benefit the common passenger
More tracks mean more trains can run on the same route without waiting for other trains to pass. This will lead to fewer delays and more frequent train services between major cities like Pune, Nashik, and Nagpur. The government has allocated over 23,000 crore rupees for 2025-26 to ensure these projects stay on track.
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महाराष्ट्र में कुल कितनी रेल परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी मिली है
महाराष्ट्र में कुल 38 रेल परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी दी गई है जिनकी कुल लंबाई 5,098 किलोमीटर है और अनुमानित लागत 89,780 करोड़ रुपये है।
पुणे-सतारा रेलवे लाइन के दोहरीकरण की क्या स्थिति है
पुणे-सतारा रेलवे लाइन के 145 किलोमीटर लंबे दोहरीकरण का काम जून 2025 के आसपास पूरा हो गया था।