{
  "id": 15622866,
  "title": "Kasara-Khardi Third Railway Line Gets CRS Approval, Likely To Reduce Local Train Delays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/kasara-khardi-third-railway-line-gets-crs-approval-likely-to-reduce",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T14:50:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kasara-khardi-third-railway-line-gets-crs-approval-likely-to-reduce-local-train-delays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kalyan-Kasara section of Central Railway's third railway line, stretching 13.53 km between Kasara and Khardi, has received approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). This expansion is anticipated to alleviate congestion and improve train operations on the busy corridor that serves millions of daily commuters from Titwala, Asangaon, Khardi, and Kasara. Despite the CRS granting clearance for train operations at speeds up to 100 kmph, the railway authorities have not yet announced any increase in local train services or a reduction in travel time. The new line is part of a larger 67-km expansion plan, with the first phase focusing on improving capacity between Asangaon and Kasara. Commuters are now eagerly awaiting the impact of the new track on punctuality and service reliability.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Commuters travelling on the Kalyan-Kasara section of Central Railway could see smoother train operations after the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) granted authorisation for passenger services on the newly built 13.53-km third line between Kasara and Khardi. The additional track is expected to give railway authorities greater flexibility in managing suburban locals, long-distance…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}