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This article discusses the development of a new maintenance center for Vande Bharat trains at Mahu station in Indore.
The Indian Railways has started preparations to improve the maintenance of Vande Bharat trains in Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh. They plan to develop Mahu railway station into a modern maintenance center to meet future needs.
The railway board has given the green signal for building two new pit lines and a high-tech shed at Mahu station. This ambitious project will cost around ₹94.5 crore and aims to enhance the efficiency of train services in the region.
Currently, Mahu station has just one pit line under the Western Railway’s Ratlam division. With the new approval, there will be a total of three pit lines, allowing for the servicing and maintenance of multiple trains at the same time.
The proposed modern shed will include facilities for cleaning, regular maintenance, and technical inspections of Vande Bharat trains. This upgrade will help ensure safer and smoother train operations for passengers.
The process of acquiring 3.48 acres of land from the Defence Estate Department for this project has already begun. Construction work is expected to start as soon as the land transfer is complete.
Summary:
- New maintenance center for Vande Bharat trains announced at Mahu station.
- Two additional pit lines and a high-tech shed will be built.
- Total investment for the project is around ₹94.5 crore.
- Three pit lines will allow for servicing multiple trains at once.
- Land acquisition process has started, with construction expected soon.