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Push for Revised Alignment & Execution of Pune–Nashik Semi-High-Speed Rail Corridor

Devendra Fadnavis

Bharatiya Janata Party
Commitment record
Commitment made around 4 Jun 2020
Last verified update: 10 Feb 2024
16039.0 Cr
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Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis publicly announced that the Pune–Nashik rail project would move forward with a revised alignment via Shirdi to improve connectivity. The state government will coordinate with the Railways to expedite approvals, land acquisition,…

Transport
Nashik

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Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway Corridor (235 km)

Description

During public statements in February 2024, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that the Pune–Nashik Semi-High-Speed Rail Line is progressing with a revised route through Shirdi. He mentioned that the new alignment is currently under evaluation, and the state government is actively working with MRIDL and the Ministry of Railways to accelerate technical feasibility, land acquisition, and funding efforts. The announcement reaffirms the government’s commitment to providing high-speed connectivity between Pune, Shirdi, and Nashik.

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On 10 Feb 2024, news issued TOI News Article.

Development type
News report
Reporting authority
news
Record date
10 Feb 2024
Source
news
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  1. 10 Feb 2024
    News report · news
    TOI News Article
    news
  2. 5 Jun 2020
    News report · Ministry of Railways
    Union Cabinet Approves Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Rail Corridor
    News
  3. 4 Jun 2020
    Cost approval · Ministry of Railways
    Cost Approval for Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway (₹16,039 Cr, June 2020)
    Funding record
Budget
₹16,039 Cr

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Politician

Devendra Fadnavis

Bharatiya Janata Party

Region

Nashik

District

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Also linked via asset: Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway Corridor (235 km)

Cost Approval for Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway (₹16,039 Cr, June 2020)

Funding record
Amount
16,039 Cr
Earmarked
16,039 Cr
Department
Ministry of Railways
Region
Nashik
Announced
4 Jun 2020

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This commitment is linked to 1 announcement through its associated asset.

Union Cabinet Approves Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Rail Corridor
Master Announcement

The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), in its official press release dated 4 June 2020, confirmed that the Ministry of Railways has approved the Pune–Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway Line. This will be the first Broad-Gauge Semi High-Speed corridor in the world, designed for speeds up to 200 km/hr, with future readiness for 250 km/hr. The project spans 235 km, includes 24 stations, 18 tunnels, 19 viaducts, and requires 1,458 hectares of land across Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nashik districts. Estimated project cost is ₹16,039 crore. Construction is expected to begin after financial closure, with an estimated completion timeline of 1200 days.

Total Amount
16,039 Cr
Ministry of Railways
Nashik
5 Jun 2020

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