Archive · 6 Aug 2026
BJP MLA, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Pitch Nashik Railway Development
Two politicians from different parties in India, a BJP MLA and a Shiv Sena MP, decided to work together.
They went to New Delhi to meet the minister in charge of trains, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
They asked for a new train line between Nashik and Pune.
This new line could help trade, schools, tourism, and travel in many towns.
They also asked for Nashik Road Railway Station to be made bigger and better.
A big religious festival called the Simhastha Kumbh Mela is coming, so they want the station ready in time.
They want a special train called the Panchavati Express to have its own coaches.
Right now it shares coaches with the Shatabdi Express.
They also asked for new trains to holy places like Ayodhya and Ajmer.
The MP said leaders should work together no matter their party when Nashik's future is at stake.
BJP MLA Seema Hiray and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Rajabhau Waje jointly met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi.
The leaders pushed for the long-pending Nashik–Pune direct railway line to boost connectivity, industry, trade, education, tourism, and passenger transport.
They urged faster redevelopment of Nashik Road Railway Station ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
They requested an independent rake for the Panchavati Express, freeing it from rake-sharing with the Shatabdi Express.
They sought new train services from Nashik to Pandharpur, Ayodhya, Ajmer, and Katra (Vaishno Devi).
- Who
- BJP MLA from Nashik West Seema Hiray and Shiv Sena (UBT) Nashik MP Rajabhau Waje, who met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; BJP city general secretary Rashmi Hiray-Bendale was also present.
- What
- A joint cross-party pitch to expedite Nashik's railway development, including the Nashik–Pune direct line, station redevelopment, and new train services.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- New Delhi, where the meeting took place; the projects concern Nashik and surrounding areas in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and boost industrial growth, trade, education, tourism, and passenger transport, and to prepare for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
- Meeting location
- New Delhi
- Delegation
- Seema Hiray (BJP MLA, Nashik West), Rajabhau Waje (Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Nashik), Rashmi Hiray-Bendale (BJP city general secretary)
- Union Railway Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Key demand
- Nashik–Pune direct railway line
- Areas to benefit
- Nashik, Sinnar, Sangamner, Narayangaon, Manchar, and Pune
- Station redevelopment
- Nashik Road Railway Station
- Train requests
- Independent rake for Panchavati Express; new services to Pandharpur, Ayodhya, Ajmer, and Katra (Vaishno Devi)
- Upcoming event
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela