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Railways greenlights Rs 493 crore rail link between Mukutban and Gadchandur in Maharashtra
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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The Ministry of Railways has approved a Rs 493 crore project to build a new railway line connecting Mukutban and Gadchandur in Maharashtra.
The Ministry of Railways has given the go‑ahead to a Rs 493 crore scheme for a new railway line that will link the towns of Mukutban and Gadchandur in Maharashtra. The approval was announced through an official circular and marks the first step towards expanding the state’s rail network.
The proposed line is expected to enhance regional connectivity, facilitating smoother passenger travel and more efficient freight movement between the two locations and the broader rail grid. Officials anticipate that improved transport links will spur local economic activity and attract investment.
Implementation will be overseen by Indian Railways, with project funds allocated from the central railway budget. Detailed project reports and tender processes are slated to commence in the coming weeks, with construction expected to begin once contracts are awarded.
The proposed line is expected to enhance regional connectivity, facilitating smoother passenger travel and more efficient freight movement between the two locations and the broader rail grid. Officials anticipate that improved transport links will spur local economic activity and attract investment.
Implementation will be overseen by Indian Railways, with project funds allocated from the central railway budget. Detailed project reports and tender processes are slated to commence in the coming weeks, with construction expected to begin once contracts are awarded.