Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Pune-Nashik rail route revised to protect GMRT
The Pune-Nashik rail route has been changed to protect the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune.
The GMRT is a special telescope used by scientists from all over the world.
The original plan for the rail line could have caused problems for the telescope, but now it won't.
The telescope is run by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) and is very important for studying space.
The change in the rail route means the telescope can keep working without any issues.
The Pune-Nashik rail route has been revised to protect the GMRT.
The GMRT is a unique scientific facility operated by the NCRA.
The original rail line could have threatened the GMRT's operations.
The revised route avoids direct interference with the GMRT.
The GMRT is used by the global astronomy community for low-frequency radio astronomy.
- Who
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
- What
- Revised Pune-Nashik rail route to protect GMRT
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To avoid interference with the GMRT's operations
- Facility
- Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)
- Operator
- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
- Location
- Pune
- Original Threat
- Semi-high speed rail line connecting Pune-Nashik
- Current Status
- Route revised to avoid direct threat to GMRT