- After years of delays, the Pune-Lonavala third-fourth railway local line is finally set to become a reality. Thanks to the Maharashtra State Government stepping in to finance the project, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has signed off on the proposal.
- The funding breakdown originally involved Indian Railways covering half of the cost, with the Maharashtra State Government, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) each contributing 25%, 12.5%, and 12.5% respectively. However, PMC and PCMC backed out of their commitments, leading to the need for a new funding arrangement.
- Chief Minister Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a partnership between the Central and Maharashtra State Governments to move the project forward. Under the new agreement, the Maharashtra Government will cover half of the project’s cost, with Chief Minister Shinde recently signing the proposal.
- This development is expected to ease train congestion between Pune and Mumbai, benefiting countless railway passengers who rely on this route for their daily commute. Union Minister of State and Pune MP Muralidhar Mohol expressed his satisfaction with the progress, stating that he has been actively involved in pushing for the project to move forward.
- With the necessary funding now secured, the Pune-Lonavala third-fourth railway local line is on track to bring much-needed relief to passengers traveling between these two bustling cities. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting infrastructure development.
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