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The Maharashtra government has approved a revised budget of INR 3,295.7 crore for the 84.4 km Solapur-Tuljapur-Dharashiv broad-gauge railway line, with the state contributing half of the total cost. The project, under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, aims to strengthen connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. Originally sanctioned at INR 452.6 crore in early 2023, the estimate was revised due to increased costs. The line, expected to be completed by March 2028, will connect the temple town of Tuljapur and boost local transport access.
The Maharashtra cabinet, led by Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, recently approved a revised allocation of INR 3,295.7 crore for the Solapur-Tuljapur-Dharashiv railway line. The new sanction replaces the earlier approval of INR 452.6 crore made in early 2023 after the rail administration submitted a revised estimate following cost escalations during the planning stage. Advertisement
The project spans 84.4 kilometres and is part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, a central initiative to strengthen transport and logistics infrastructure across India. The line will connect Marathwada with western Maharashtra, improving accessibility and reducing travel time for passengers in the region.
Under the revised decision, the state government will share 50 % of the total cost, while the remaining amount will be borne by Indian Railways. Officials stated that this cost-sharing approach aligns with the state's broader policy to accelerate railway development in rural areas.
Once completed, the new broad-gauge line will directly link Tuljapur, known as one of Maharashtra's three and a half Shakti Peethas, attracting thousands of pilgrims annually. The project aims to make Tuljapur more accessible to devotees from other states and ease congestion on existing road routes.
Construction for the railway line commenced in December 2023, and the project is targeted for completion by March 2028. The government expects it to generate local employment during the construction phase and improve regional trade once operational.
Officials also mentioned that the revised financial sanction will help speed up procurement, land acquisition, and construction work, ensuring there are no further delays. The state's continued participation in such infrastructure projects highlights its effort to strengthen rural connectivity and bring smaller towns into the mainstream railway network.
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