The Maharashtra government is giving a push to rail, air and water connectivity as it bets on infrastructure projects to revive finances that have been hit by Covid-19. A major step is cabinet approval for the Pune-Nashik semi-high speed rail corridor, which is expected to boost passenger and freight movement and facilitate the emergence of the Mumbai-Pune-Nashik “golden triangle” as an economic hub. Other highlights include a 540 km marine highway proposal as an alternative to the Mumbai-Goa highway, and e-vehicle charging stations on highways leading to and from Mumbai.
The proposed length of the Pune-Nashik corridor is 235 km, with 24 stations on the route. The speed of the train would be 200 kmph. The expected cost of the project is Rs 16,039 crore.
Contact: Government of Maharashtra.
Tel: 022-2202 6767.
Website: www.maharashtra.gov.in
