Major Progress in Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli New Railway Line Project

In a significant update on the Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli New Railway Line project, substantial progress has been achieved, bringing the vision of enhanced connectivity closer to reality. Here are the key highlights of the project:

Project Overview:

• Total Length: The ambitious project spans a total length of 261.25 kilometers.
• Completed Length: A noteworthy 66.18 kilometers (26% of the total) has already been completed.
• Total Cost: The project’s estimated cost stands at 4805.17 Crores.
• Expenditure Till Date: An impressive 76% of the funds have been expended, totaling 3646.09 Crores.
• Overall Physical Progress: The overall physical progress of the project stands at an impressive 78%.
• Land Acquisition Completed: Land acquisition is nearly finalized, with 99% of the required land (1806 Hectare out of 1821 Hectare) secured.

Project Milestones:

Completed Sections:

• A significant section of 66.18 kilometers (26%) between Ahmednagar and Ashti has already been successfully completed.

Near Completion Sections (Expected in This Financial Year):

• An additional 67.12 kilometers (26%) from Ashti to Eganwadi is nearing completion and is expected to be finalized in the current financial year.

Sections in Progress:

• The Eganwadi-Parli stretch, spanning 127.95 kilometers (48%), is actively under construction.

Completed Works: The project has seen substantial progress in various critical areas:

• Earthwork: 97% of the earthwork (418 LCum out of 430 LCum) is completed.
• Major Bridges: 77% of the major bridges (49 out of 64) are already in place.
• Minor Bridges/RUB: 82% of the minor bridges/Railway Under Bridges (RUB) (249 out of 302) have been successfully constructed.
• Railway Over Bridges (ROB): 21% of the planned ROBs (14 out of 65) have been completed.
• Railway Under Bridges (RUB): 85% of the RUBs (110 out of 130) are now part of the project.
• Station Buildings: Construction of station buildings is progressing well, with 29% (6 out of 21) already completed.
• Track Linking: Over 44% of the track linking work (115 kilometers out of 261 kilometers) is done.
• Power Line Crossing: 91% of the power line crossings (568 out of 626) have been successfully executed.
• Ballast Supply: 86% of the ballast supply (6.44 LCum out of 7.52 LCum) is accomplished.
• Electrification: Tender for electrification has been awarded, marking a significant step towards electrifying the rail line.

The Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli New Railway Line project represents a crucial development in expanding rail connectivity and infrastructure, bringing benefits to the region and enhancing transportation efficiency. With substantial progress already achieved, the project is on track to provide enhanced connectivity to the people in the near future.