Indian Railways Approves ₹990 Crore Maharashtra Projects To Boost Passenger Capacity And Freight Connectivity
Mumbai: The Indian Railways has approved two infrastructure projects in Maharashtra involving a combined investment of nearly ₹990 crore the doubling of the 10.86-km Chouk-Karjat section on Central Railway and construction of a 38.21-km new line between Mukutban and Gadchandur on South Central Railway. The projects are expected to improve train capacity, ease freight movement and strengthen…
The Indian Railways has approved two major infrastructure projects in Maharashtra, with an estimated investment of ₹990 crore, aimed at boosting passenger capacity and freight connectivity. The first project, the Chouk-Karjat doubling, involves expanding a 10.86-km stretch on the Central Railway for ₹497 crore. This addition is expected to accommodate five additional passenger trains traveling in each direction daily, as well as increase freight traffic to 18.35 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
Furthermore, it will alleviate congestion on the current single-line stretch and enhance the overall movement of goods along the route. The second project entails constructing a 38.21-km new rail line between Mukutban in Yavatmal district and Gadchandur in Chandrapur district, costing ₹493 crore. This line will serve key industrial and mining areas, such as cement plants, coal mines, and limestone mines, with an estimated freight capacity of 6.08 MTPA.
By providing an alternative route to the congested Balharshah-Nagpur High-Density Network, the Mukutban-Gadchandur line is expected to reduce travel time, distance, and transportation costs, while also improving rail connectivity for the underserved regions of Yavatmal and Chandrapur districts. Together, these projects are poised to bolster industrial activity and enhance overall connectivity in Maharashtra.
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