Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Railway Minister Approves Rail Line Doubling Near Shirdi
The government is making train travel better near Shirdi, a popular place for pilgrims.
They're adding a second set of tracks for trains between Puntamba and Sainagar Shirdi, like adding another lane to a road.
This will help more trains go through, making it easier for people to travel to Shirdi.
The project will cost money but will improve train travel for everyone, especially pilgrims, and help the local economy by making it easier to transport goods.
Union Railway Minister approved doubling of the Puntamba–Sainagar Shirdi rail line.
The project will cost an estimated ₹239.80 crore.
The rail line length to be doubled is 16.50 km.
It aims to enhance rail infrastructure and ease congestion.
The project will improve connectivity for pilgrims and boost the local economy.
- Who
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- The doubling of the Puntamba–Sainagar Shirdi rail line.
- When
- Recently approved.
- Where
- Between Puntamba and Sainagar Shirdi.
- Why
- To enhance rail infrastructure, ease congestion, and improve connectivity.
- Project Cost
- ₹239.80 crore
- Line Length
- 16.50 km
- Location
- Puntamba–Sainagar Shirdi
- Objective
- Enhance infrastructure and ease congestion
- Focus
- Pilgrimage connectivity and economic boost
