Mumbai: Public representatives from Nashik slicing throughout the get together traces, together with former minister Chhagan Bhujbal, have opposed the proposed realignment of Pune-Nashik semi-high velocity railway line and appealed to the federal government to comply with the unique proposal.
They demanded that the Railway Ministry and the Maharashtra authorities retain the initially proposed direct connectivity by way of Sinnar, Sangamner, Narayangaon, Manchar, Rajgurunagar, and Chakan.
In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Bhujbal on Wednesday referred to as to make sure that the ultimate alignment follows the unique proposal earlier than the state approves its 50 per cent share within the mission.
He identified that Maharashtra has adopted a coverage of offering monetary help for railway tasks in underdeveloped areas to expedite their completion.
“The direct Pune-Nashik railway line is essential for passenger and freight transport, notably within the Pune-Nashik industrial hall. The revised alignment, which diverts by way of Ahilyanagar and Sai Nagar Shirdi, will increase the route size by 80 km and contradicts the unique goal of a direct rail hyperlink,” Bhujbal said.
Bhujbal referred to the financial advantages if the mission proceeds as per the unique alignment.
“The Union authorities has not too long ago accredited the Last Location Survey (FLS) for the Nashik-Vadhavan Port railway route beneath the India-Center East-Europe Financial Hall (IMEEC).
“A direct Pune-Nashik railway line will bypass Mumbai’s suburban railway community and join on to Vadhavan Port by way of Nashik, offering Maharashtra with a sustainable freight transport various,” he added.
Bhujbal mentioned if the federal government appoints the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Growth Company (MahaRail) for the Pune-Nashik semi-high-speed railway mission, the MahaRail can take full duty for planning and implementing the mission in compliance with railway laws.
This might drastically profit the Pune-Nashik industrial hall by facilitating the seamless export of container freight to Vadhavan Port beneath the Magnetic Maharashtra initiative, making certain a long-term transport answer for the state, he said.
Echoing related considerations just a few days again, MLC Satyajit Tambe strongly objected to the proposed deviation of the rail line.
“The unique proposed route by way of Sangamner was extra environment friendly. The inclusion of Shirdi and Ahilyanagar won’t solely prolong the journey distance but in addition add an hour to the journey, defeating the aim of a direct rail connection between Nashik and Pune,” Tambe mentioned.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Rajabhau Waje additionally expressed dissatisfaction with the sudden adjustments to the alignment.
“Almost 30 per cent of the land acquisition for the unique route has already been accomplished. The brand new proposal complicates issues and undermines the very goal of a high-speed railway. If the route is altered, we will likely be pressured to organise protests and intensify our opposition,” Waje mentioned.
