Wardha–Yavatmal–Nanded line
Overview
StatusUnder construction
Termini
Technical
Line length284 km (176 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationOngoing
Wardha–Yavatmal–Nanded line map

km
Nagpur–Bhusawal section
3
Sewagram Junction
Nagpur–Hyderabad line
0
Wardha Junction
Nagpur–Bhusawal section
15
Deoli
27
Bhidi
43
Kalamb
Talegaon
66
Yavatmal
78
Lasina
85
Ling
90
Ladkhed
96
Tapona
107
Darwha Moti Bagh Junction
Nagpur–Bhusawal section
Antargaon
Harsul
Digras
Belgavhan
174
Pusad
Shilona
Palsa
209
Umarkhed
Hadgaon
Bamni
Waranga
Devwadi
260
Ardhapur
Secunderabad–Manmad line
275
Maltekdi
278
Hazur Sahib Nanded
Secunderabad–Manmad line
km
Source: IndiaRailInfo

Wardha–Yavatmal–Nanded line is an under-construction railway project based in Maharashtra, India. The railway line would facilitate the transport between Wardha to Nanded via Yavatmal. The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has given the project a "special project" status. The railway line would operate on a geographical area of 284 kilometers.[1][2]

History

Land acquisition

The length of the line is 284 km and it needs 722 hectares of land. The Government of Maharashtra has approved the acquisition of 722 hectares of land. Around 90% of the land required for the Wardha–Yavatmal–Nanded broad-gauge railway line has been acquired and now Government of Maharashtra will request the Ministry of Railways to start the tender process. [3] Land acquisition was completed in 2018.[4]

Construction

Tender for all patches were granted in Feb 2019 and construction is already underway on several patches. 77 km Wardha–Yavatmal section was granted to the Construction Organisation of Central Railway zone, and 207 km Yavatmal–Nanded section was granted to Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL). As of Feb 2019, earth works, all bridges (2 major bridges on Yashoda river and Bhindi River and 26 minor bridges), and at least 54 railway under bridge (RuB) have been completed. There will be six tunnels totalling 9.8 km, most challenging being a 2.5 km tunnel through a hillock behind Yavatmal Airport. Contracts for all station buildings have been awarded by Feb 2019 and construction has commenced.[5]

Initial work on Yavatmal new railway station started. It will be constructed behind Z.P school Arni road Yavatmal.[6] Some Station Work are Supposed To be Completed in 2024.Wardha to Kalamb(Kamathwada) Track Construction is Complete Soon At end of this Year(2023).

Cost

Revised total project cost is of 284 km new line project is INR3168.29 crores.[5] According to 2019–20 Pink Book, allocation for that financial year was INR350 crore, since the construction work is already underway and this should help complete a few sections faster.[7]

Route

Following stations have been planned on the route (partial list, please help expand between Yavatmal to Nanded):[5]

Scope

The railway line would operate in six tehsils and 90 villages in Wardha, Yavatmal, Washim, Hingoli and Nanded district of Maharashtra, India.[8] When the line is commissioned it will provide direct connectivity between Nagpur and other districts in Vidarbha region and Marathwada region.

The broad gauge Metro will also run on this route.

First Successful Trial Run Done Between Wardha To Deoli On 31 Aug 2023.another section Bhidi-Kalamb, a distance of 15 km from Deoli, is planned to be completed. Similar to exercise in Kalamb, the CRS would come down to inspect the new route and certify it for opening of passenger rail services.

See also

References

  1. "Wardha–Nanded rail line project gets special status".
  2. "Land acquisition for new rail line in Yavatmal fast-tracked". 10 April 2017.
  3. "Work will start soon". The Times of India.
  4. Land acquisition for new rail line in Yavatmal fast-tracked
  5. 1 2 3 CR to lay track on Wardha–Nanded route
  6. "Work Started".
  7. No new railway projects but ongoing ones get fund boost
  8. "Wardha–Nanded rail line project gets special status". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 22 July 2016.
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