3 days ago
Miraj Cord Line project worth 129cr approved
Kolhapur: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the Miraj Cord Line (1.73 km) project for Central Railway, with an allocated cost of Rs129 crore. This initiative aims to improve rail connectivity and freight efficiency in the region.
The project falls under the Multi Tracking/Flyover/Bypass Line Capacity Enhancement policy, designed to streamline rail operations at Miraj Junction. Miraj is a significant interchange point, connecting key routes such as Miraj-Pune, Miraj-Kolhapur, Miraj-Pandharpur, and Miraj-Londa.
Kishor Bhorawat, a member of the Central Railway Mumbai Regional Advisory Committee, said, "Currently, trains traveling from Kurduwadi or Hubballi towards Kolhapur experience delays at Miraj, often ranging from 30 minutes to an hour, due to engine or brake van reversals. The proposed Cord Line will eliminate these operational delays, thereby enhancing overall network efficiency." This development is considered a crucial step in strengthening Western Maharashtra's railway infrastructure, promising more efficient movement of both freight and passenger trains.
