In a major step towards enhancing rail connectivity and freight movement efficiency, Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the sanction of the Miraj Chord Line (1.73 km) project under Central Railway at an estimated cost of Rs 128.78 crores.
About The Initiative
This strategic initiative, proposed under the umbrella of Multi-tracking/Flyover/Bypass Line Capacity Augmentation, aims to significantly ease train operations at Miraj Junction, a key interchange point connecting routes such as Miraj–Pune, Miraj–Kolhapur, Miraj–Pandharpur, and Miraj–Londa.
Currently, trains arriving from Kurduwadi or Hubballi and heading towards Kolhapur experience an average detention time of 120 minutes due to engine or brakevan reversal at Miraj. The proposed chord line will remove these operational delays, thereby improving network efficiency.
This is a significant step forward in strengthening the railway infrastructure in Western Maharashtra and will pave the way for more efficient goods and passenger train operations in the region. This fulfils the long-standing demand of passengers for speedier travel from Miraj to Kolhapur.
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