Daund-Manmad Doubling Project: Enhancing Rail Connectivity and Efficiency
In a significant development, Central Railways (CR) has made substantial progress in the Daund-Manmad Doubling Project, contributing to improved rail connectivity and efficiency.
Key Achievements:
- In the current fiscal year (from April 2023 to date), CR has successfully completed 147.77 km of multi-tracking, which includes new lines, doubling, third and fourth lines.
- A substantial budget of Rs 3,886.95 Crores has been allocated for the fiscal year to support new lines, doubling, third and fourth lines, and gauge conversion projects.
- As of now, an expenditure of Rs 2,983.47 Crores has been incurred, reflecting 76% utilization of the allocated funds.
Daund-Manmad Doubling Details:
- The Daund-Manmad Doubling Project spans a length of 236.61 km.
- An impressive 120.28 km (50.83%) of the doubling work has already been completed, leaving 116.33 km (49.16%) to be finished.
- The estimated cost of this project is Rs 2,081.27 Crores, with an expenditure of Rs 1,572.28 Crores incurred to date.
- The overall physical progress stands at an impressive 65%.
Notable Achievements:
A) Completed Doubling – 120.28 km (50.28%):
- Kashti-Belwandi
- Sarola-Akolner
- Padhegaon-Puntamba
- Kanhegaon-Manmad
B) Near Completion Section (Likely commissioning this financial year) – 62.29 km (26.32%):
- Nimblak-Padhegaon
- Belwandi-Visapur
C) In Progress – 54.04 km (22.83%):
- Daund-Kashti
- Visapur-Sarola
- Akolner-Nimblak
- Puntamba-Kanhegaon
Land Acquisition Progress:
- Land acquisition required: 68.16 Hectare.
- Land acquisition completed: 13.14 Ha (20%)
- Land acquisition remaining: 55.02 Ha (80%)
Detailed Progress in Completed Works:
- Earthwork: 116.87/162.04 lakh cum (72%)
- Blanketing: 2.4/4.0 Cum
- Major bridges: 11/28 (39%)
- Minor bridges/Road Under Bridges: 100/117 (86%)
- New station buildings: 11/21 (52%)
- Track linking: 154/290 track km (53%)
- OHE (Overhead equipment) Foundations: 2400/6000 (40%)
- OHE Mast erection: 2000/4800 (42%)
- OHE Wiring: 150/290 track km (52%)
- Signalling New Electronic Interlocking: 6/22 stations (27%)
- Signalling indoor & outdoor works: 16/36 (44%)
The completion of the Daund-Manmad section doubling work will greatly enhance train mobility, reduce train crossing detention time, and alleviate congestion in the section, ultimately benefiting passengers and the transportation of goods.
