A bright future is waiting for the long deprived Konkan Rly and hinterland connectivity is almost assured. Following construction of work of following projects are being started
(1) Vaibhavwadi-Kolhapur 107 KM New line project (estimated to cost Rs 2770 Crores), which is supposed to give connectivity of KR (& ports being developed along it), is slated to take a flying start with a generous allocation of 250 Crores in rail budget of 2017-18.
(2) Dighi port - Roha 34 km new line project (cost 725 crore too is getting off a flying...
more... start with allocation od 100 crore Rs for yr 2017-18.
(3) In addition, the on going patch doubling, electrification and about 10 new stations projects shall increase the capacity of KR in near future.