Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone on the busy Mumbai-Nagpur corridor by removing a long-standing speed restriction. The Central Railway’s Bhusaval Division completed technical upgrades on a crucial 800-meter stretch. This development is expected to improve train punctuality and reduce travel time for passengers traveling between these two major cities.
Key details of the speed upgrade in Bhusaval division
- The upgrade took place between Asvali and Padli stations on the Up line
- A Permanent Speed Restriction of 75 kmph has been successfully removed
- The project involved Through Formation Treatment work on an 800-meter stretch
- Work was completed after the 2025 monsoon to ensure track durability
- The removal of the restriction allows trains to run at their maximum sanctioned speed
Why was this section challenging for the engineering team?
This particular stretch posed several difficulties for the railway team due to its location in a semi-ghat region. The track is situated on a high formation of about 9 meters and has a curved alignment, making access for heavy machinery quite difficult. Dr. Swapnil Nila, CPRO of Central Railway, confirmed that removing this restriction was essential as it previously impacted the overall travel time of several express and passenger trains on the Mumbai-Nagpur route. The project required precise engineering to stabilize the track formation in such a sensitive zone.