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MPs Demand Reconsideration of Nashik-Pune Railway Route

MPs Demand Reconsideration of Nashik-Pune Railway Route
MPs Demand Reconsideration Of Nashik-Pune Railway Route Via Shirdi · freepressjournal.in

Some important people called MPs want to change the plan for a new train route between two big cities in India, Nashik and Pune.

The government has decided to make the train go through a place called Shirdi, but the MPs think this is not a good idea.

They want the train to go directly from Nashik to Pune instead.

They say this will help many people who travel between these cities every day for work, school, and other things.

The MPs met with the person in charge of trains in India to talk about this.

They think the new plan will make the trip longer and not help the cities grow as much as the direct route would.

Key facts

Project
Nashik–Pune semi high-speed railway
Current Route
Nashik–Pune via Shirdi
Proposed Route
Nashik–Pune via Sinnar–Sangamner (Akole)–Narayangaon–Manchar–Chakan
Reason for Diversion
Avoid radio-sensitive zone of GMRT near Narayangaon
MPs Involved
Rajabhau Waje, Amol Kolhe, Bhaskar Bhagare
Meeting Date
December 16, 2023
Union Railway Minister
Ashwini Vaishnaw

Quotes

Rajabhau Waje, Amol Kolhe, and Bhaskar Bhagare

Members of Parliament from Nashik

“Nashik–Pune is the backbone of Maharashtra’s industrial triangle. Lakhs of passengers, workers, students, and farmers travel daily between these two cities. Diverting the route via Shirdi will adversely affect their interests”
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