Significant Milestones Reached in Wardha-Nagpur Rail Project Expansion
In a major update on the Wardha-Nagpur 3rd/4th line project:
- Total Length: 78.70 km
- Commissioned Length: 34.59 km
- Remaining Length: 44.11 km
- Overall Physical Progress: (3rd line – 72%) (4th line – 70%)
- Project Cost: ₹1177.97 Cr
- Expenditure till date: ₹1035.92 Cr
Key Achievements:
- Completed Doubling: 34.59 km (43.95%) A) Khapri – Sindi
Sections Near Completion:
- Khapri – Ajni: 27.14 km (34.48%)
Sections In Progress:
- Seloo Road – Wardha: 16.99 km (21.58%)
- Ajni – Nagpur
Project Status:
- Land Acquisition: 36.47/36.51 Ha (99.50%)
Completed Works Details:
- Earthwork: 22.39/32.63 Lcum (69%)
- Important Bridges: 2/2 (100%)
- Major Bridges: 10/12 (83%)
- Minor Bridges: 70/144 (51%)
- Station Building: 2/7 (28%)
- Track Linking: 70/157 km (44%)
- OHE Foundation: 1010/4048 (25%)
- OHE Mast Erections: 890/3680 (24%)
- OHE Wiring Tkm: 45/184 (25%)
- New Signalling Electronic Overlocking: 6/20 Stations (30%)
- Signalling Indoor and Outdoor Works: 6/20 (30%)
This progress signifies a crucial step toward the completion of the Wardha-Nagpur rail expansion. Once finished, the 3rd/4th lines will enhance train mobility, alleviating congestion in the section.
