Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project facing delays

09 May 2023 CW Team

Despite having received in-principle approval from the Maharashtra state government and after clearing several approval hurdles, the Pune-Nashik Semi High-Speed Railway project has slowed down, raising concerns among locals.

The railway route was approved following a February meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; the final permission is anticipated following the submission of its report to the Ministry of Railways.

The Maharail company filed proposals to various banks for the acquisition of 60 per cent of the funds in the form of loans after consulting with the GMRT project at Khodad. Due to the lack of a government decision, the banks are not moving the file.

The railway project, which will pass through 54 villages in the Haveli, Khed, Ambegaon, and Junnar talukas of the Pune district, will require an investment of 478 hectares of land and be estimated to cost Rs 35 billion.

Because there have been no updates on the status of the project, residents are still concerned about the potential traffic congestion on city highways that could be avoided with the completion of the Pune-Nashik Semi-High-Speed Railway.

Also Read
Ghaziabad Priority Section soon to commence operations
DRA Infracon-led JV emerges as lowest bidder for Chennai Metro Phase 2

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..