The Indian Railways has granted in-principle approval for the Pune-Nashik high-speed rail project, according to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. Following a meeting with the Railway Minister, officials from Maharashtra and the Railways will jointly assess the technical aspects of the project. The results of this appraisal will then be submitted to the Union Cabinet for final approval. Fadnavis emphasized the significance of Pune and Nashik as important economic and cultural cities in Maharashtra, and the state's goal to provide rail connectivity between them. He added that the high-speed rail project will drive economic development along the route and provide seamless connectivity to the industrial zones in both cities.
