**Executive Summary**
This document presents the Indian Ministry of Railways' response to Unstarred Question No. 1951 in Lok Sabha, concerning the closure of Old Railway Gate No. 44 in Shrirampur. The question inquires about the difficulties faced by villagers due to the closure, increased accident risk, and demand for an underpass. The answer was provided on February 11, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Closure of Railway Gate:** Old Railway Crossing gate No. 44 (ОНЕ М 70-404/12-14) located between Rahuri and Padhegaon stations, was closed.
* **Construction of Road Under Bridge (RUB):** A Road under Bridge (RUB) No. 402/1 at Km 402/5-6 was constructed in 2015 in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) gate No. 44, for the existing single line.
* **Extension of RUB:** During the construction of the double line between Rahuri and Padhegaon stations as part of the Daund - Manmad doubling project, extension of RUB was done, during which accesses of RUB was temporarily closed for 20 days.
* **Feasibility Study for Subway/FOB:** Work has begun to prepare a technical feasibility report/Detailed project report (TFR/ DPR) for the construction of a Subway/ FOB at the location of old LC gate no. 44. Further action depends on TFR/ DPR.
* **Factors for Project Sanction:** Sanctioning any railway project depends on factors including:
* Anticipated traffic projections and Remunerativeness of the proposed route.
* First and last mile connectivity provided by the project.
* Connection of missing links and providing additional route.
* Augmentation of congested/saturated lines.
* Demands raised by State Governments/Central Ministries/Public representatives.
* Railway's own operational requirements.
* Socio-economic considerations.
* Overall availability of funds.
**Impact Analysis**
**Villagers of Laadgaon, Padhegaon, Malunja, Kanegaon and Bherdapur**
* **Impact:** Initially experienced difficulty in commuting due to the closure of the Railway Gate. Access to RUB was temporarily closed for 20 days.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required. The technical feasibility of constructing a Subway/FOB is under review.
**Students and Farmers**
* **Impact:** Initially faced longer routes and potential accident risk due to the closure of the Railway Gate.
* **Action Required:** Await the outcome of the feasibility study for the Subway/FOB.
**Government (Ministry of Railways)**
* **Impact:** Required to address public concerns and assess the feasibility of constructing an underpass or alternative solutions.
* **Action Required:** Complete the preparation of the technical feasibility report (TFR/DPR) and take further action based on the findings.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The primary ministry responsible for addressing the question about the railway gate closure.
Shrirampur: Location where the old railway gate was closed.
Old Railway Crossing gate No. 44: The specific railway gate that was closed, leading to the issues raised in the question.
Road under Bridge (RUB) No. 402/1: The alternative infrastructure constructed in lieu of the closed level crossing gate.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1951
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026
CLOSURE OF OLD RAILWAY GATE IN SHRIRAMPUR
†1951. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that route on old Railway Gate serial
44 (OHEM70 404/12-14) in Shrirampur Taluka of Ahmad Nagar, district of
Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency has been closed post rail line double
gauge, resulting into difficulty in commuting for villagers of Laadgaon,
Padhegaon, Malunja, Kanegaon and Bherdapur and if so, the details
thereof;
(b) whether it is a fact that students and farmers have to take longer route
due to closure of this route and probability of accidents have increased
and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received memorandum from village
panchayats demanding construction of an underpass at this specific
location; and
(d) if so, the time by which the Government will ensure the sanctioning and
implementation of underpass construction?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (d): Old Railway Crossing gate No. 44 (OHE M 70-404/12-14) was
situated between Rahuri and Padhegaon stations. A Road under Bridge
(RUB) No. 402/1 at Km 402/5-6 was constructed in 2015 in lieu of Level
Crossing (LC) gate No. 44, for the existing single line.
Contd....2/-
§-:2:-
Further, during the construction of double line between Rahuri and
Padhegaon stations as a part of Daund – Manmad (247 km) doubling
project, extension of RUB was done. During extension of RUB, accesses of
RUB was temporarily closed for 20 days with due consent of Gram
Panchayat and Collector’s permission. The same was opened after the
completion of works of extension of RUB.
The work of preparation of technical feasibility report/Detailed project
report (TFR/ DPR) for the construction of Subway/ FOB at the location of old
LC gate no. 44 has been taken up. Further action depends on TFR/ DPR.
Sanction of any railway project depends upon many parameters/factors
which include the following:
Anticipated traffic projections and Remunerativeness of the proposed
route
First and last mile connectivity provided by the project
Connection of missing links and providing additional route
Augmentation of congested/saturated lines
Demands raised by State Governments/Central Ministries/Public
representatives,
Railway’s own operational requirements
Socio-economic considerations
Overall availability of funds
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