Shakuntala Railway Gauge Conversion Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Source: The Times of India
The project involves converting the Pulgaon-Arvi, Murtizapur-Yavatmal, and Murtizapur-Achalpur railway lines from narrow gauge to broad gauge. These three railway sections, spanning around 225 km, are part of the historic Shakuntala Railway network. The project aims to improve transport links and boost economic development in the Vidarbha region. The Final Location Survey has been completed, and t
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Government
- Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | The project involves converting the Pulgaon-Arvi, Murtizapur-Yavatmal, and Murtizapur-Achalpur railway lines from narrow gauge to broad gauge. These three railway sections, spanning around 225 km, are part of the historic Shakuntala Railway network. The project aims to improve transport links and boost economic development in the Vidarbha region. The Final Location Survey has been completed, and the state government has reaffirmed its commitment to bear 50% of the project cost, seeking early approval and execution from the Union government and Ministry of Railways. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
City | Nagpur |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2026-07-12 |
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