Nagpur: Railway minister Suresh Prabhu and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reviewed various existing and new projects in the state, especially Vidarbha.
The two leaders discussed the Wardha-Nanded new railway line and asked the district collectors to complete land acquisition process in three months.
“Wardha-Nanded new line land acquisition will be done by state government on a priority basis and handed over to the railways for execution,” said sources.
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“Currently, for the 234km new railway line, only land on which 34km railway line can be laid has been acquired,” said sources.
The two leaders also discussed conversion of Nagpur-Nagbhid broad gauge line. However, the line is yet to get a green signal from Niti Ayog, though budgetary allocation has been made.
Sources said Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli new line land acquisition will be expedited and work will be taken up from Parli end too.
Fadnavis also discussed Achalpur-Murtizapur-Yavatmal (erstwhile Shakuntala Express narrow gauge line) and Pulgaon-Arvi metre gauge line. This line will be converted into broad gauge on a 50:50 basis.
Besides, in fresh move a decision was taken to launch survey for Arvi-Warud new railway line.
Fadnavis also asked to put land acquisition for Wadsa-Gadchiroli line on fast track. Gadchiroli confirmed collector that it will be completed in the coming months.
