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Pending and Ongoing Railway Projects in Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pending and Ongoing Railway Projects in Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA<\/strong>
\nMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n

RAJYA SABHA<\/strong>
\nQUESTION NO 1891
\nANSWERED ON 28.12.2025<\/p>\n

Railway projects in Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n

1891 Shri Sanjay Raut<\/strong>
\nWill the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :-
\n(a) the total length of new railway lines laid during the tenure of the present Government, from 2025 till date in Maharashtra;<\/p>\n

(b) the number of pending projects and ongoing projects in Maharashtra;<\/p>\n

(c) the number of projects that are held up in Maharashtra due to scarcity of funds; and<\/p>\n

(d) by when the pending projects in Maharashtra would be completed?<\/p>\n

ANSWER<\/strong><\/p>\n

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

(a): 390 km of New Lines\/Doublings have been commissioned during the tenure of the present Government from 2025 till date in Maharashtra whereas 191 km of New Lines\/ Doublings had been commissioned from 2009 to 2025 in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n

(b): 34 railway line projects consisting of 12 New Lines, 4 Gauge Conversion and 18 Doublings falling partly\/fully in the State of Maharashtra have been taken up which are at various stages of planning \/ sanctioning \/ execution.<\/p>\n

(c) & (d): Funds are allotted project-wise on yearly basis, based on funds availability, importance of project, last mile connectivity and progress of project.<\/p>\n

Completion of projects depends upon many factors such as land acquisition, statutory clearances, shifting of utilities etc. As such no time frame for completion of the projects can be given.<\/p>\n

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Here’s an updated overview of the pending and ongoing railway projects in Maharashtra<\/strong> as of mid-2025:<\/p>\n

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Major Railway Projects in Maharashtra<\/h2>\n

1. Scope and Investment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • A total of 38 major projects<\/strong> are underway in Maharashtra\u2014including 11 new lines<\/strong>, 2 gauge conversions<\/strong>, and 25 doubling\/multitracking<\/strong> efforts\u2014covering 5,098 km<\/strong> with an estimated outlay of \u20b989,780\u202fcrore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • To date, 2,360\u202fkm<\/strong> have been commissioned, backed by \u20b939,407\u202fcrore<\/strong> in spending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    2. Highlighted Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022 Daund\u2013Manmad Doubling & New Line Surveys<\/h4>\n
      \n
    • Doubling of 248\u202fkm Daund\u2013Manmad route<\/strong>, with 178\u202fkm already commissioned<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • New double-line feasibility surveys underway for:\n
        \n
      • Nashik \u2013 Sainagar Shirdi (82 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Pune \u2013 Ahmednagar (125 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Sainagar Shirdi \u2013 Puntamba (17 km)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u2022 New Mega Connectivity Projects<\/h4>\n
          \n
        • Ajanta Caves Rail Link (Jalna\u2013Jalgaon, 174 km)<\/strong>: Investment \u20b97,106\u202fcrore.<\/li>\n
        • Manmad\u2013Indore New Line (309 km)<\/strong>: Investment \u20b918,036\u202fcrore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u2022 Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC)<\/h4>\n
            \n
          • A 178\u202fkm stretch<\/strong> of the Western DFC passing through Thane, Raigad, and Palghar is progressing with an investment of \u20b912,697\u202fcrore<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u2022 Multitracking Enhancements<\/h4>\n
              \n
            • Wardha\u2013Balharshah multitracking<\/strong> included in a cabinet-approved Rs 3,399\u202fcr package along with another corridor in MP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u2022 Fourth Line: Itarsi\u2013Nagpur Section<\/h4>\n
                \n
              • Green-lighted by the CCEA, this \u20b95,451\u202fcrore project<\/strong> will add a 4th line over 339\u202fkm<\/strong>, improving both passenger and freight capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u2022 Wardha\u2013Nanded New Line<\/h4>\n
                  \n
                • A 284\u202fkm project<\/strong> with special project status<\/strong>, costing \u20b93,445\u202fcrore, connecting Vidarbha and Marathwada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u2022 Panvel\u2013Karjat Suburban Corridor<\/h4>\n
                    \n
                  • Part of MUTP-III, this 29.6\u202fkm corridor<\/strong> is 67% complete<\/strong> and includes world-class infrastructure like a 2.6\u202fkm tunnel and multiple ROBs. Completion targeted by December 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \u2022 Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment<\/h4>\n
                      \n
                    • Redevelopment of 132 stations across Maharashtra<\/strong> through the ABSS program, costing \u20b96,411\u202fcrore<\/strong>, with modern amenities and multi-modal designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                      \n

                      3. Urban & Metro Enhancements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • Mumbai Suburban<\/strong>:\n
                          \n
                        • Expansion to 15-coach locals<\/strong>, AC trains, and automatic-door non-AC trains planned by late 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Terminals and Services Growth<\/strong>:\n
                            \n
                          • 250 new suburban services<\/strong>, new mega terminals at Panvel, Hadapsar, and others, plus improvements in local rail planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Ajni (Nagpur) Station Redevelopment<\/strong>:\n
                              \n
                            • G+3 & G+2 structures, 21 lifts, 17 escalators, travelators, and digital amenities in progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                            • Mumbai\u2013Nagpur Bullet Train<\/strong>\n
                                \n
                              • Proposed 742\u202fkm high-speed corridor<\/strong>, using Shinkansen tech, expected by 2032<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n

                                4. Pending Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                  \n
                                • Virar\u2013Dahanu Quadrupling Project<\/strong> has been delayed over 7 years<\/strong>, leading to passenger congestion and timetable disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                  \n

                                  Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                  Project Type<\/th>\nScope \/ Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                  Total Projects<\/td>\n38 projects (11 new, 2 gauge conv., 25 doubling)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Key Ongoing Projects<\/td>\nDaund\u2013Manmad doubling, Wardha\u2013Nanded, Ajanta rail link, Manmad\u2013Indore line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Freight Corridor<\/td>\nWestern DFC (178\u202fkm in Maharashtra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Multitracking & 4th Line Expansion<\/td>\nWardha\u2013Balharshah, Itarsi\u2013Nagpur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Suburban Upgrades (Mumbai Region)<\/td>\nPanvel\u2013Karjat corridor, 15-coach locals, new suburban services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Station Redevelopments<\/td>\nABSS (132 stations), Ajni Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Future High-Speed Connectivity<\/td>\nMumbai\u2013Nagpur Bullet Train<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Project Delays<\/td>\nVirar\u2013Dahanu Quadrupling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                                  \n

                                  Let me know if you\u2019d like a deep dive into any specific project\u2014like timelines, DPR status, or expected completion dates. I can help dig deeper!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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