Maharashtra Govt clears ₹333-cr Broad Gauge Metro Project in Nagpur

The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared the Broad Gauge (BG) metro project involving an investment of ₹333.60 crore. The project, which was proposed by Maha Metro, aims at providing high-speed connectivity to satellite towns like Narkhed, Wardha, Bhandara and Ramtek. With the cabinet clearing the proposal, it is now being sent to the Central Government for its approval. Once implemented, metro coaches would run on the Indian railway track. It would change the transportation pattern in Nagpur and its surrounding areas as it is aimed at utilizing the existing infrastructure of the Indian Railways for providing air-conditioned, faster, reliable and comfortable services between Nagpur and satellite towns. It is the first of its kind service being introduced in the country. It would also act as feeder service to Nagpur Metro, thereby reducing dependency on private vehicles and transportation services, besides reducing pollution and congestion on the roads.