New Railway Line Connecting Ahmednagar, Beed, and Parli Nears Completion

Ahmednagar: A significant infrastructure development project, the Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli new railway line, is making substantial progress. This vital railway link, spanning a length of 261.25 kilometers and with an estimated cost of 4805.17 crores, is jointly funded by the railway department and the Maharashtra state government, with each contributing 50% of the project’s funds. The new line encompasses a total of 23 stations.

Project Status Highlights:

A) Completed Sections: The railway line has achieved completion between Ahmednagar and Ashti, covering a distance of 66.18 kilometers.

B) Near-Completion Sections: The section from Ashti to Eganwadi, covering a distance of 67.04 kilometers, is nearing completion.

C) Land Acquisition Progress: Land acquisition for the project has been extensive, covering a total of 1818.39 hectares. Impressively, 1806.19 hectares have already been acquired, with just 12.20 hectares remaining for acquisition.

D) Infrastructure Milestones: The project has achieved significant milestones in various areas:

• Earthwork: 418.18 lakh cubic meters of earthwork have been completed out of a total of 419.91 cubic meters.
• Major Bridges: 49 out of 64 major bridges have been completed.
• Minor Bridges: 247 out of 302 minor bridges have been completed.
• Road Over Bridges (ROB): 14 out of 65 ROBs have been completed.
• Road Under Bridges (RUB): 109 out of 130 RUBs have been completed.
• Ballast Supply: 6.26 lakh cubic meters of ballast supply have been completed out of 7.52 lakh cubic meters.
• Track Linking: A significant portion of the track, measuring 103.78 kilometers, has been linked out of the total 285.89 kilometers.
• Station Buildings: Six station buildings have been completed, and work is in progress for an additional five stations.
• Electric Power Line Crossings: A total of 568 electric power line crossings have been completed out of 626.
• Electrification: The tender for electrification from Ahmednagar to Ashti has been awarded, while the electrification for Ashti to Parli is in the process of being awarded.

This project is set to enhance connectivity and transportation options in the region, benefiting both passengers and the economy. Stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses towards its completion.