Maharashtra: Central Railway removes speed restriction on Asvali-Padli section, boosts train safety and speed

Central Railway CR has successfully removed the longstanding Permanent Speed Restriction PSR of 75 kmph on the Up line of the Asvali Padli section in Bhusaval Division marking a major improvement in train operationsThe stretch spanning 800 meters between Kms 16057 and 16013 had required careful monitoring especially during the monsoon season CR saidThe challenging Through Formation Treatment TFTR work was carried out in a semighat area with limited accessibility where the track formation rises approximately 9 meters and includes a curve of 226 degrees a release statedThe project was strategically executed after the 2025 monsoon season to ensure smooth and safe operationsUsing the Cut and Cover method the team deployed 4 excavators 2 JCBs 3 Hydra cranes 1 vibratory roller and water tankers The operation was completed over 33 traffic blocks each lasting around 2 hours and 30 minutesA dedicated team of CR senior officers and engineers along with 35 personnel including 10 departmental staff and 25 contractual workers worked to complete the project in record time CR statedWith the PSR removed trains can now run faster improving efficiency while maintaining high safety standards on this key section of the Bhusaval DivisionMega infra push for Mumbai CM Devendra Fadnavis to inaugurate Metro Lines 9 and 2B launch twin tunnel and pod taxiMumbais infrastructure projects are set to get a major boost as Chief Minister CM Devendra Fadnavis along with Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar is set to inaugurate and launch four key projects on TuesdayScheduleAt 10 am the leaders will inaugurate Phase1 of Metro Line9 Dahisar to Mira Road at Dahisar East Metro Station It will be followed by the launch of ThanendashBorivali twin tunnel projectusing a tunnel boring machine TBM at 1130 am inManpada Thane An hour later at 1230 pm the leaders will head to the Diamond Garden Metro Station in Chembur where they will inaugurate the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line2B DN Nagar to Mandale and perform an egroundbreaking ceremony of the pod taxi projectMetro Line9 Phase1Metro Line9 connecting Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar is set to become operational soon The corridor has been a longpending demand of residents in the area Pending works including final touches at stations and escalators are nearing completion after the line received the necessary safety clearance The corridor was set for inauguration on Monday However it will now be inaugurated a day later Once operational it is expected to greatly relieve commuters in the DahisarMira Bhayandar beltMetro Line2B Phase1This elevated corridor is expected to improve northsouth connectivity in Mumbai and reduce pressure on existing road networks by offering a faster and more reliable public transport option to daily commutersThanendashBorivali Twin Tunnel ProjectThe twin tunnels aim to enhance connectivity between Thane and Borivali ease heavy traffic congestion on this busy stretch and support smoother movement of vehicles and metro services in the futurePod taxi projectThis modern automated and ecofriendly system is being introduced as a pilot project to provide efficient lastmile connectivity and help reduce road congestion in highdensity areasThese initiatives are expected to significantly boost public transport in Mumbai and its suburbs ease chronic traffic problems and offer better commuting options to lakhs of residents