Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur fast train corridor likely

Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur fast train corridor likely

Three cities from the state are expected to undergo a rail network revamp as part of the Union government’s plan to start fast train corridors.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Centre was ready to consider the development of the Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur fast-train corridor. In reply to a text message sent by TOI on the possibility of the Union government’s ambitious bullet train project including Pune and Nashik, the CM said, “Not as yet. But the Union government is ready to consider Mumbai-Nashik-Nagpur fast corridor in lieu of that.”

Earlier, the government had agreed to the state’s request to extend the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project to Pune and Nashik. Sources told TOI it was a possibility even now.

“It has not been refused by the CM. He has said it has not yet been approved so it can mean that a request may have gone to the Union government and is waiting for approval. However, that the Centre is considering the fast rail corridor is good news for the state. The cities are expected to see several infrastructural developments. If the fast corridor is to be developed between the three cities, setting up of new tracks and land acquisition will be needed,” a Railways official requesting anonymity told a daily.

The Rs 98,000 crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project may go operational by 2023. The corridor is expected to have 10 stations and Japanese International Cooperation Agency that had conducted studies recently said the fares will be among the cheapest in the world. The maximum design speed of this train is 350 kmph and the journey would take 2 hours 58 minutes.

The Railways ministry recently said they were considering new corridors that could be converted into high speed with trains travelling at 250 kmph. The corridors include Delhi-Mumbai, Mumbai-Chennai, Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Nagpur.

“Once the Union government approves the route, work will begin. On Tuesday, the state government provided a seed funding of Rs 500 crore to Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Company to facilitate new and existing rail projects in the state. The company will also look into land acquisition, rehabilitation and compensation,” another Railways official said.

 

News Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

You might also like

Destinations

Africa’s Travel Indaba Best Yet: South Africa’s Minister of Tourism

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom’s optimistic trade floor opening speech set the tone for what turned out to be, in his words, the best Africa’s Travel Indaba hosted yet. This year’s

Destinations

Palladium Hotel Group announces new brand- ‘BLESS Collection Hotels’

Palladium Hotel Group has revealed plans for a new hotel brand, ‘BLESS Collection Hotels’, targeted at the contemporary luxury market. The group has signed a management contract with investment groups,

Aviation

“PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva” Boosts Connectivity to the captivating destinations of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is rapidly becoming a top destination for travellers seeking a unique and enriching experience. The “Heart of Incredible India” caters to a variety of interests, making it a