Doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa Railway line
Doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line project at an estimated cost of Rs.3,627.47 crore and expected completion cost of Rs.4,246.84 crore with 5% escalation per annum.
The length of the railway line will be 467 km. The completion period of the project will be five years.
Besides travelling people, industries in and around Miraj-Londa section will have additional transport capacity to meet their requirements. Doubling of this line will greatly ease the ever increasing freight traffic between Pune-Miraj-Londa section thereby increasing the revenue of Railways.
Background:
Miraj is a junction station on Londa to Mumbai double line route via Sangli, Karad, Satara. The Pune-Miraj section is non-electrified single line on diesel traction and it is oversaturated. The additional traffic running over and above 100% of utilization is proposed to be diverted on the proposed doubling. The doubling of the section would come as an advantage as it would strengthen the rail network necessary to operate more passenger trains with increased speed and better efficiency. Doubling between Bangalore-Hubli and Hospet-Vasco-da-gama is already in progress. Once these works are completed, there will be tremendous increase in traffic over the Miraj-Londa section. Therefore, doubling between Pune-Miraj-Londa is required.
Source : PIB
Here’s the current update on the doubling of the Pune–Miraj–Londa railway line—a significant infrastructure modernization project in Western India.
Contents
Overview: Project Status & Impact
Official Sanction & Scope
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the doubling of the Pune–Miraj–Londa line, a 467 km stretch, at an estimated cost of ₹3,627.47 crore, which is expected to rise to ₹4,246.84 crore with an annual escalation of 5%. The project timeline was set at five years.
Progress Updates (Central Railway)
- As of October 2023, Central Railway completed 174.85 km (about 62.6%) of the multi-tracking (doubling and third/fourth line expansions) across the 279.05 km Pune–Miraj section.
- Sections already doubled include Pune–Shindawane, Ambale–Adarki, Palsi–Jarandeshwar, Satara–Koregaon, and Sangli–Shenoli.
- Key stretches nearing completion include Palshi–Adarki, Satara–Jarandeshwar, Shenoli–Targaon, and Sangli–Miraj, together comprising 73.7 km (~26.4%) planned for completion within the fiscal year.
Completed Segment: Pune to Miraj
- The Sangli–Miraj segment was finalized, enabling trains to operate on the dual track at speeds of up to 117 km/h, following approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
Track Configuration
- The Pune–Miraj–Londa line spans 468 km. Out of this:
- Approx. 280 km fall under Central Railway (Pune–Miraj segment).
- The remaining 188 km belong to South Western Railway (Miraj–Londa segment).
- Electrification Status:
- Pune–Miraj: Electrified by 2025.
- Miraj–Londa: Electrification is currently in progress.
What This Means for Travelers & Operations
- Faster, More Reliable Service: Dual tracks reduce congestion, support higher speeds, and better schedule adherence.
- Improved Freight Capacity: Industries around Miraj and along the corridor will benefit from better transport capacity.
- Better Connectivity: Electrification and doubling pave the way for seamless operations—critical for services like Vande Bharat or new express routes.
- Future Ready: With more sections nearing completion, full doubling will enhance operational flexibility and network resilience.
What’s Next?
- You can track upcoming updates on remaining segments like Satara–Miraj.
- Curious about new train services enabled by the doubling or electrification?
- Want insights into how doubling might affect travel time or cargo logistics for your route?
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