Badlapur-Karjat Rail Expansion: 2 New Lines Approved for Faster Travel

• Ministry of Railways approves 3rd and 4th railway lines between Badlapur and Karjat for Central Railway passengers.
• Project covers 32.46 km, implemented by Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) under Mumbai Urban Transport Project.
• Aims to resolve issues like overcrowding, delays, and cancellations caused by the current two-line system.
• Will enable increased local services and separate routes for long-distance trains, benefiting thousands of passengers.
• Work expected to complete in 3-4 years post land acquisition, promising faster, safer, and more comfortable travel.

Why It Matters: Badlapur-Karjat to get 2 new rail lines, promising faster, more comfortable travel in 3-4 years.