Badlapur-Karjat rail line expansion approved for connectivity
The Badlapur-Karjat rail line expansion project has received approval at the 89th Network Planning Group meeting. This initiative aims to improve rail connectivity and reduce congestion along the Mumbai-Pune-Solapur-Wadi-Chennai route. The project covers 32.5 kilometers and will enhance access to key destinations like Badlapur, Wangani, and Karjat. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation is already working on the third and fourth lines. Completion of the Kalyan to Karjat section will connect Badlapur, Ambernath, and Ulhasnagar, improving travel efficiency and supporting local economic growth.