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Shirdi may get high-speed train connectivity, could get included in Pune-Nashik project
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proposed a modification to the Nashik-Pune semi-high-speed rail project, adding Shirdi to the route. The alteration awaits final approval from the Union Cabinet. The project aims to connect Nashik, Pune, and other industrial hubs, boosting regional development and revenue streams.
Two Vande Bharat trains given stoppages at Thane and Kalyan stations: Central Railway
The CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express will arrive at Thane station at 16:33 and depart at 16:35. It will reach Kalyan at 16:53 and depart at 16:55, the release said. The Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express will arrive at Thane station at 11:50 AM and leave at 11:52 AM.
Bharat Gaurav: Indian Railways to run special train to mark 76th anniversary of independence; all details here
Spanning over eight nights and nine days, the tour's first stop will be in Ahmedabad, where Mahatma Gandhi lived and was a major epicentre of the freedom movement. Tourists will visit Sabarmati Ashram, Dandi Kutir and Akshardham temple.
PM Modi to flag off Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat train virtually on Saturday
The Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express, the 19th semi-high speed train in India, will be virtually flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The train will be the fourth to run from Mumbai and the fifth from Maharashtra. It will only have eight coaches, compared to the usual 16, and is expected to run six days a week, stopping at seven stations between Mumbai and Madgaon.
Shirdi Saibaba temple to remain open, Darshan, Aartis to continue
The clarification from Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust came after reports said that the temple town of Shirdi will go on an indefinite strike from May 1 to protest the proposed CISF deployment at the temple.
Vande Bharat Express, built to run at 180 kmph, only achieving 83 kmph average speed: RTI inquiry shows
The Vande Bharat trains, built to run at a speed of 180 kmph, have been capped at 130 kmph for commercial operations due to track conditions, officials said, adding that the trains are unable to hit even this speed limit over most stretches in the network.
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Mumbai to Nashik to Pune to Shirdi: How to plan a holiday to Maharashtra, what are the costs
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MP government to take senior citizens on free pilgrimage by air under its existing scheme
It will be part of the Chouhan government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana', which was launched in June 2012, an official said. Till now, the beneficiaries used to be taken to various places of religious worship by trains. But now, air travel will be added to it. Elections to the 230-member Assembly in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled by the end of this year.
Boosting connectivity between holy sites, local economies at centre of Vande Bharat train push: Officials
The Indian government is pushing to improve connectivity between pilgrim centres and boost local economies through the Vande Bharat Express trains. Four of the thirteen operational routes will connect some of India's most revered pilgrimage sites, including Tirupati, Varanasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, and Shirdi. Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of road projects of National Highway-744, ensuring a smooth journey for pilgrims visiting southern India's sacred sites.
IRCTC to launch Guru Kripa Yatra train on April 5 for visit to Sikh shrines. Check route and other details
The Guru Kirpa Yatra train package will be 10 Nights/11 Days journey, from 5th April 2023 to 15th April, 2023. Ticket prices start from Rs 19,999.
Vande Bharat train on Mumbai-Goa route soon, says Union Minister Raosaheb Danve
Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve said that a Vande Bharat semi-high speed express train will soon be operated on the Mumbai-Goa route. Niranjan Davkhare, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council representing the Konkan graduates constituency, shared the information. The delegation of legislators met Danve on Friday
Vande Bharat reflect speed and scale of India's progress: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Modi flagged off the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express and Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express on Friday, taking the total number of such trains in the country to 10.
PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai
The existing superfast train takes 7 hours 55 minutes while Vande Bharat will complete the same journey in 6 hours 30 minutes, thus saving 1 hour 30 minutes of travel time, according to Railways. Pilgrimage centres, textile hub, tourist sites and the education hub of Pune will also be connected by it.
Fares for Vande Bharat trains from Mumbai to Solapur and Shirdi announced ahead of launch
The new Vande Bharat Express between Mumbai and Solapur is expected to improve connectivity between the two cities and also facilitate travel to important pilgrimage centres like Siddheshwar in Solapur, Akkalkot, Tuljapur, Pandharpur near Solapur and Alandi in Pune district.
Indian Railways tweets 13 reasons "Why You shouldn’t Travel in VandeBharat train!, deletes it later
In a series of tweets, Indian Railways highlighted several features like rotable seats, diffused lighting etc of Vandebharat train, but perhaps gave the wrong caption: "13 Reasons Why You shouldn’t travel in #VandeBharat". The tweet went viral within minutes with several users pointing out the error. Realising the mistake, the Indian Railways official twitter handle has now deleted the tweet.
A welcome train of thought: Private help
There are 190 trains available for the Bharat Gaurav scheme, with regular transit outside the purview of the scheme. IR should ensure that it does not disrupt its core purpose of moving people, making these PPP enterprises supplementary to its core function of public (and goods) transportation.
Bharat Gaurav: What you need to know about privately-run trains
The first train to be run by a private operator under the 'Bharat Gaurav' scheme of the Indian Railways was flagged off this week.
First train under 'Bharat Gaurav' scheme flagged off to Shirdi
According to an official release, the rates are on par with regular train ticket rates charged by Indian Railways and provide exclusive VIP Darshan at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple.
New plan: Nagpur to Mumbai via bullet train in just 3.5 hours
Union minister of state for railways Raosaheb Danve on Saturday said the development project report (DPR) of the high-speed connectivity project would be ready by February-end. It will be prepared by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).
Delhi to Ahmedabad in just over three hours? Yes please
This is the second bullet train project being planned in India and it would connect into the high-speed rail (HSR) corridor from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, on which work is underway, thereby offering a fast train option from Delhi all the way to Mumbai.
NCP slams Maharashtra over Rs 500 crore loan from Shirdi temple trust
The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Dhananjay Munde also alleged that seeking loan from temples is indicative of "fiscal bankruptcy" of the state government.
Shirdi Trust to use foot-energy of devotees to generate power
The Shirdi Trust said that the proposed project includes installation of energy pedals at the shrine, located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra government to upgrade airports at Shirdi, Solapur
There are 22 airports in the state, but there is no air connectivity from bigger cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad to smaller towns.
Cox & Kings gets five year sales and marketing contract for luxury train Deccan Odyssey
The contract can be extended by an additional five years. Cox & Kings will take over the management of the train from Oct 5.
New weekly train to connect Puri-Sainagar Shirdi
The train will have 22 coaches, including one AC2, three AC3, nine SL, six unreserved, one pantry car and two SLR, the release added.
Special trains between Shirdi and Puri
Special trains will run between Sainagar-Shirdi and Puri from July 12-August 4 with a total of four trips in each direction.
Summer spl trains to Puri, Pune, Jaipur and Mumbai via Nagpur
The Railways have decided to run 80 special trains via Nagpur during the summer season to clear the extra rush of passengers.
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