{
  "id": 18876801,
  "title": "Nashik: ₹10,154-Crore Kasara–Manmad Rail Project To Add Third And Fourth Lines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/nashik-10-154-crore-kasara-manmad-rail-project-to-add-third-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T05:44:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-10154-crore-kasaramanmad-rail-project-to-add-third-and-fourth-lines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik: A major railway expansion project between Kasara and Manmad is on the horizon, with plans to build three new lines and four railway bridges. The ₹10,154-crore initiative, slated for completion within five years, aims to alleviate congestion on the Mumbai-Bhusawal railway corridor and enhance passenger and freight transport between Mumbai, Nashik and North Maharashtra. The project involves land acquisition across 45 villages in five Nashik talukas, encompassing approximately 334 hectares of land. Technical plans call for the construction of 235 bridges, including three major, 16 large and 218 minor bridges, as well as five tunnels, spanning approximately 24 km between Kasara and Igatpuri. Railway authorities are currently conducting surveys and preparations for land acquisition, which is expected to gain momentum upon completion of these preparations. The project's technical plan also includes five railway flyovers and 21 railway underpasses to tackle the challenging terrain and gradients along the 131-km route. By increasing railway capacity, the new lines are anticipated to reduce congestion and improve operational efficiency on the Kasara-Manmad corridor. Moreover, the enhanced connectivity could bolster Nashik's industrial sector, agricultural transportation and tourism, potentially allowing the handling of an additional 46.1 million tonnes of freight annually.",
  "summary": "Nashik: In a major infrastructure development aimed at easing congestion on the Mumbai-Bhusawal railway route, the third and fourth railway lines between Kasara and Manmad are set to be constructed. The 131-km project has received approval at an estimated cost of ₹10,154 crore and is targeted for completion within five years. The project is expected to significantly enhance passenger and freight…",
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}