Indian Railways approves Rs 990-crore projects in Maharashtra to boost train operations

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar inaugurated the inaugural special train from Beed to Pune on September 17, 2026, alongside other prominent dignitaries. The event took place on Beed Railway station, coinciding with Marathwada Mukti Din, commemorating the integration of Marathwada into the Indian Union on September 17, 1948. The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the service would significantly enhance connectivity between Marathwada and the Western region of Maharashtra, driving substantial socio-economic development in the area.

Prior to the flagging off ceremony, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager of Pune Division, welcomed the dignitaries. Vivek Johnson, District Collector of Beed, along with senior officers from Central Railway and Pune Division, were also present. This introduction of the train marks a significant milestone following the completion of the Ahilyanagar-Beed section of the Ahilyanagar-Beed-Parli Vaijnath New Line Project.

The daily express service, designated Train no 11433/11434, will run between Pune and Beed, with specific timings, stoppages, and coach composition to be announced soon. Central Railway is dedicated to bolstering rail connectivity in Marathwada, ensuring safe, comfortable, and affordable travel options for its passengers. This new service represents a crucial step towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra and boosting the socio-economic development of the Marathwada-Pune belt.