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The Ministry of Railways has approved the final location survey for the new Nashik-Dahanu line via Trimbakeshwar and Vangaon, an official said on Friday.
The 100-km line will connect Nashik and Dahanu in Palghar districts and will considerably reduce the travel time between the two important places, a Central Railway spokesperson said.
“Currently, to reach Dahanu from Nashik, trains ply via Kalyan-Bhiwandi-Vasai on the southern side or Dhule-Nandurbar-Surat via the northern side. The new link is expected to reduce the travel time and distance between the two cities. It will boost tourism and provide rail transport to devotees wishing to visit Trimbakeshwar temple for darshan of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and Panchavati (where Lord Ram stayed during exile) in Nashik,” a Central Railway statement said.
The new line will also provide connectivity from the Deccan Plateau to Vadhvan Port in Dahanu, the foundation stone of which was laid earlier in the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.
“This line will connect various cities in Nashik and Palghar districts, thereby promoting economic growth and development in the region. For the final location survey of the new railway line, the ministry has approved Rs 2.50 crore,” the spokesperson said.
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First published: August 30, 2024 | 19:29 IS
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