The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently cleared the doubling of Daund-Manmad rail line with a length of 247.5 km and entailing an investment of Rs.2,330.51 crore The project is likely to be completed in next five years by 2021-22. Doubling of this section would not only speed up the operation of goods and passenger trains, but also provide additional capacity for meeting future increase in traffic allowing for faster & reliable service and minimum delays. It will greatly ease passenger and freight traffic and decongest the Daund-Manmad route, which is a critical section for trains from North India to South India via Pune and for pilgrims going to the famous pilgrimage destinations of Shirdi and Shani-Shignapur. It will also ease the congestion in Mumbai by diverting the trains to this route, besides helping improving safety by allowing for more time for maintenance blocks. These apart, defence and security of India will be strengthened through improved connectivity as Ahmednagar is a major tank base of Southern Command, Indian Army. Doubling will also promote economic activity in and around the Daund-Manmad route, as industries will have additional transport capacity to meet their requirements.
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14 September 2017
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