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Time of India
27-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railway infrastructure development plan for 5 stations in Nashik district
Advt Advt Railway minister Ashwini Vaishaw approved a ₹ 1,011 crore plan for the development of railway infrastructure at five stations of Central Railway — Nashik Road, Devlali, Odha, Kasbe Sukene, and Kherwadi — in Nashik district. This initiative aims to manage the influx of pilgrims expected to visit Nashik from various parts of the along with minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu, conducted an extensive review of the proposals presented by the general manager of Central Railway and the divisional railway manager of the Bhusawal Division on Friday. The authorities outlined their strategies to upgrade the stations and set up new facilities to accommodate the increased traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela and other periods."The plan for Devlali station (on the Mumbai side of Nashik Road station) includes the creation of two pit lines for the maintenance of the rakes, two sick lines used to put the tracks on hold, and two stabilising lines that will ensure the parking of the rakes until they are deployed on the next task. Apart from this, we will also have three new platforms at Devlali station, of which one each will be used for terminating the traffic coming from the Mumbai side and Nashik side, respectively, and the third platform will be used for trains passing through the station," said a senior official from the office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Nashik Road station, limited space has prompted the railways to commence work on two stabilising or parking lines. Additionally, the length of Platform 1 will be extended to accommodate 24-coach trains, up from the existing 22-coach capacity, and the use of Platform 4 will be upgraded to handle trains from either Railway station will undergo significant development with the construction of five stabilising lines for parking trains and an additional platform alongside the existing two. "Odha station (on the Bhusawal side of Nashik Road station) will also be used as a major place to park the trains during Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The facilities developed will be used for agriculture and goods transportation during the non-Simhastha Kumbh period," the official Kasbe Sukene, the platform lengths will be increased to enable the handling of 22-coach trains, up from the current 11-coach trains. Kherwadi will see the construction of two new platforms to accommodate 24-coach trains."Apart from this, every station will have a 'mela tower' that will house CCTVs, public announcement centres, operations control rooms, security officials monitoring the movement of trains and passengers, construction of wider foot over bridges to enable more people to cross the tracks easily, and also huge holding areas where the pilgrims coming to catch the trains will stay before they are allowed onto the platform as per the availability of the trains," the official work has already commenced on approximately 50 per cent of the planned projects, with the remaining work scheduled to begin shortly. Land acquisition will be necessary in some cases and is expected to start by Jan 2026.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Time of India
Railway infrastructure development plan for 5 stations in Nashik district
Nashik: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishaw approved a Rs 1,011 crore plan for the development of railway infrastructure at five stations of Central Railway — Nashik Road, Devlali, Odha, Kasbe Sukene, and Kherwadi — in Nashik district. This initiative aims to manage the influx of pilgrims expected to visit Nashik from various parts of the country. Vaishaw, along with minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu, conducted an extensive review of the proposals presented by the general manager of Central Railway and the divisional railway manager of the Bhusawal Division on Friday. The authorities outlined their strategies to upgrade the stations and set up new facilities to accommodate the increased traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela and other periods. "The plan for Devlali station (on the Mumbai side of Nashik Road station) includes the creation of two pit lines for the maintenance of the rakes, two sick lines used to put the tracks on hold, and two stabilising lines that will ensure the parking of the rakes until they are deployed on the next task. Apart from this, we will also have three new platforms at Devlali station, of which one each will be used for terminating the traffic coming from the Mumbai side and Nashik side, respectively, and the third platform will be used for trains passing through the station," said a senior official from the office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Bhusawal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The oldest stars whose fans don't even know they're still alive Reportingly Undo At Nashik Road station, limited space has prompted the railways to commence work on two stabilising or parking lines. Additionally, the length of Platform 1 will be extended to accommodate 24-coach trains, up from the existing 22-coach capacity, and the use of Platform 4 will be upgraded to handle trains from either direction. Odha Railway station will undergo significant development with the construction of five stabilising lines for parking trains and an additional platform alongside the existing two. "Odha station (on the Bhusawal side of Nashik Road station) will also be used as a major place to park the trains during Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The facilities developed will be used for agriculture and goods transportation during the non-Simhastha Kumbh period," the official added. At Kasbe Sukene, the platform lengths will be increased to enable the handling of 22-coach trains, up from the current 11-coach trains. Kherwadi will see the construction of two new platforms to accommodate 24-coach trains. "Apart from this, every station will have a 'mela tower' that will house CCTVs, public announcement centres, operations control rooms, security officials monitoring the movement of trains and passengers, construction of wider foot over bridges to enable more people to cross the tracks easily, and also huge holding areas where the pilgrims coming to catch the trains will stay before they are allowed onto the platform as per the availability of the trains," the official said. Construction work has already commenced on approximately 50% of the planned projects, with the remaining work scheduled to begin shortly. Land acquisition will be necessary in some cases and is expected to start by Jan 2026.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cheer for passengers! Indian Railways to roll out 50 Namo Bharat AC trains; 100 new MEMUs for short distance travel
Namo Bharat, earlier called the Vande Metro, is an air-conditioned self-propelled train set that has been built on the Vande Bharat Express platform. Indian Railways will manufacture more trains to ferry passengers over shorter distances. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw has said 50 new Namo Bharat trains will be manufactured by the national transporter. Additionally, 100 Mainline EMUs (MEMUs) will be rolled out. These will have 16-20 coaches each with an aim to facilitate travel for railway passengers over short distances. Namo Bharat, earlier called the Vande Metro, is an air-conditioned self-propelled train set that has been built on the Vande Bharat Express platform. The Namo Bharat trains offer premium short-distance travel for regular passengers and those without reservations in non-suburban routes. Indian Railways Namo Bharat trains: Top facts Namo Bharat trains have been designed for inter-city journeys of shorter duration. While Vande Bharat operates at a semi-high speed of 160 kmph, the Vande Metro or Namo Bharat trains have been configured to run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. Namo Bharat trains may eventually replace the mainline EMUs on the Indian Railways network, with both seating and standing arrangements similar to metro services. The 12-coach configuration can transport 1,150 seated passengers and accommodate 2,058 standing travellers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Also Read | New Tatkal ticket booking rules 2025: Indian Railways announces compulsory Aadhaar authentication from July 1; what it means for passengers Namo Bharat trains offer numerous advanced features, including a maximum speed of 130 kmph, better acceleration and deceleration abilities, and completely sealed gangways that enable smooth inter-coach movement whilst maintaining a clean environment. The train provides comfortable seating arrangements and full air conditioning to ensure passengers travel in comfort. The train comes fitted with automatic doors, the KAVACH anti-collision system, power points for mobile charging, and large sealed panoramic windows with roller blinds to enhance passenger comfort and protection. For security purposes, CCTV surveillance and emergency communication units are installed throughout. The Vande Metro is also equipped with modern modular toilets featuring vacuum-based evacuation systems, which contributes to an improved journey experience. Also Read | Great news for waitlisted passengers! Indian Railways starts trial for train charts; get to know status of your ticket 24 hours before departure Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
