Sectionl speed on Aurangabad-Manmad section to increase up to 100-120 kmph. New facilities at Aurangabad Station
SCR officials today told to media that the up-gradation and strengthening work between Aurangabad- Manmad is in progress. Since number of trains running on this section is increased in resent past and more trains are proposed to run on this section, the supporting railway track must be strong enough to support high speed trains. 45km of 113km track is already upgraded. Rest of the work is going in full swing. This will increase current sectional speed in this section from 75-80 kmph to 100-120 kmph. The travel time between MMR and AWB will reduce to 1hrs to 1:15 hrs from currently 2 hrs. Goods trains also...
more... will be allowed to run at 60-65 kmph.
SCR has also taken up following work
1. Goods line at Tarur
2. 3 extra lines at Potul
3. RGM line at Nagarsol
SCR has also going to start station facilities upgradation work at AWB. AWB has got Rs. 10 Corers aid from state tourism department. Following facilities will be added at Aurangabad
1. Children amusement park
2. Escalators
3.New VIP lobby and AC dormitory
4. Other public facilities
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