Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Indian Railways Invests ₹1,011 Crore in Nashik Simhastha 2027 Infrastructure
Imagine a huge religious gathering in Nashik called Simhastha.
To get ready, the Indian Railways is spending over 1,000 crore rupees!
They are making train stations bigger and better to handle lots of people.
They'll also have special trains coming from all over India to help people get there easily.
The Railways will also set up a control center to help manage the crowd and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Indian Railways plans a ₹1,011 crore infrastructure upgrade for Nashik Simhastha 2027.
The project includes station upgrades, new platforms, and passenger amenities at key stations.
Special trains, including long-distance and MEMU services, are planned to accommodate over 3 crore pilgrims.
A round-trip special circuit train will connect three Jyotirlingas.
A centralized command center with CCTV and AI will be set up for crowd management.
- Who
- Indian Railways.
- What
- ₹1,011 crore infrastructure upgrade for Nashik Simhastha 2027.
- When
- Preparations started ahead of the 2027 event.
- Where
- Nashik and surrounding stations.
- Why
- To improve infrastructure and manage passenger traffic for the Nashik Simhastha 2027.
- Project Cost
- ₹1,011 crore
- Event
- Nashik Simhastha 2027
- Expected Pilgrims
- Over 3 crore
- Key Stations
- Nashik Road, Devlali, Odha, Kherwadi, Kasbe Sukene
- Special Trains
- Long distance, MEMU, and circuit trains
Sources
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