Sanctioned Railway Underpasses and Overbridges in Akola and Washim Districts
Executive Summary:
This document details the status of railway underpass (RUB) and overbridge (ROB) projects sanctioned in the Akola and Washim districts under the South Central Railway and Central Railway divisions. As of April 1, 2025, several ROBs/RUBs are in various stages of planning and execution. The projects aim to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity.
Key Points / Main Content:
General Information:
Sanctioning of ROBs/RUBs in lieu of Level Crossings (LCs) is a continuous process based on safety, mobility, and feasibility.
ROBs/RUBs will decongest roads, ensure smooth traffic flow, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
From 2014 to June 2025, 13,426 ROBs/RUBs were constructed on Indian Railways, including 1,144 in Maharashtra, compared to 4,148 constructed from 2004 to 2014.
As of April 1, 2025, 4,402 ROBs/RUBs are sanctioned at a cost of ₹1,00,860 Crore on Indian Railways, including 285 ROBs/RUBs in Maharashtra at a cost of ₹5,308 Crore.
Specific Projects in Akola and Washim Districts:
Currently, six ROBs and five RUBs are sanctioned in the Akola district, and one RUB is sanctioned in the Washim district.
Technical Feasibility Report (TFR) / Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation is underway for ROB/RUB construction in lieu of three LCs.
Details of sanctioned works and ongoing DPR/TFR works are provided in the document.
Project Status (Examples):
LC No. 111 (Washim): RUB sanctioned; box cast and inserted under the track; approach work taken up (₹4 Cr).
LC No. 87 (Akola): ROB sanctioned; preparation of General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) taken up (₹60.75 Cr).
LC No. 89 (Akola): ROB sanctioned; conceptual plan preparation underway; Ministry of Road Transport and Highways/National Highway Authority of India (MoRTH/NHAI) responsible for replacement as per MOU (₹59.81 Cr).
Non-LC UMLC No. 95 (Akola): RUB sanctioned; preparation of GAD and Detailed Estimate taken up (₹5.97 Cr).
Factors Affecting Completion:
Completion depends on State Government cooperation for LC closures, alignment approval, GAD approval, land acquisition, encroachment removal, utility shifting, statutory clearances, law and order, and climatic conditions.
Impact Analysis
State Government/Road Owning Authorities:
Impact: Required to cooperate in giving consent for closure of LCs, fixing approach alignment, and approval of GAD.
Action Required: Provide timely approvals and cooperation to facilitate project progress.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways/National Highway Authority of India (MoRTH/NHAI):
Impact: Responsible for replacing LCs on National Highway corridors with ROBs/RUBs at their cost.
Action Required: Execute ROB/RUB construction at LC No. 89 as per the MOU.
Local Authorities and Stakeholders:
Impact: Play a role in the planning and implementation of the sanctioned ROBs/RUBs.
Action Required: Coordinate with railway authorities and provide necessary support for smooth project execution.
Key Entities Referenced
Akola district, Maharashtra: A district in the state of Maharashtra, India, where railway infrastructure projects are being undertaken.
Washim district, Maharashtra: A district in the state of Maharashtra, India, where railway infrastructure projects are being undertaken.
South Central Railway: One of the railway zones in India, under which some of the mentioned railway projects fall.
Central Railway: One of the railway zones in India, under which some of the mentioned railway projects fall.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for railway infrastructure and operations in India.
Road Over Bridge (ROB): A bridge that carries a road over railway tracks, aimed at improving safety and reducing traffic congestion.
Road Under Bridge (RUB): A bridge that carries a road under railway tracks, aimed at improving safety and reducing traffic congestion.
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI): The agency responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways in India, involved in replacing level crossings with ROBs/RUBs.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.467
TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2025
SANCTIONED RAILWAY UNDERPASSES AND OVERBRIDGES IN
AKOLA AND WASHIM DISTRICTS
467. SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Railway underpasses and overbridges sanctioned
under South Central Railway and Central Railway in Akola and
Washim districts, including the location, cost and current status of
each project;
(b) the timeline for completion of the sanctioned Railway
underpasses and overbridges in the said districts and the measures
taken/being taken by the Government to ensure timely completion;
(c) the benefits expected to accrue from the construction of the
sanctioned Railway underpasses and overbridges in the said
districts, including improved safety, reduced congestion and
enhanced connectivity;
(d) whether any additional Railway underpasses and overbridges
are proposed to be sanctioned in the said districts in the near
future, if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the role of local authorities and stakeholders in the planning and
implementation of the sanctioned Railway underpasses and
overbridges in the said districts?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e) : Sanctioning of works of Road over Bridge (ROB)/Road
Under Bridge (RUB) in lieu of Level crossings (LCs) is a continuous
and dynamic process of Indian Railways. Such works are prioritisedand taken up on the basis of its impact on safety in train operations,
mobility of trains & impact for road users and feasibility etc.
Further, the proposed ROBs/RUBs will also help in decongesting
major road arteries, ensuring smoother and uninterrupted vehicular
flow and will contribute to environmental sustainability.
No. of ROBs/ RUBs constructed on Indian Railways during the
period 2004-14 vis-à-vis. 2014-25 (June’25) is as under:
Period ROBs/ RUBs constructed
2004-14 4,148 Nos.
2014-25 (June’25) 13,426 Nos. (including 1,144 Nos. in
the State of Maharashtra)
As on 01.04.2025, 4,402 No. ROBs/ RUBs are sanctioned at a
cost of ₹ 1,00,860 Cr on Indian Railways including 285 No. Road
Over Bridges (ROBs)/Road Under Bridges (RUBs) at cost of ₹ 5,308
Crore in Maharashtra, which are at various stages of planning and
execution.
Presently, 06 Nos. ROBs and 05 Nos. RUBs are sanctioned in
the Akola district and one RUB is sanctioned in Washim district.
Additionally, the work of preparation of technical feasibility Report
/Detailed Project Report (TFR/DPR) for the construction of
ROBs/RUBs in lieu of 03 Nos. LCs have been taken up. Details of
sanctioned works and ongoing DPR/TFR works are as under:-
Sanctioned RUBs/ROBs
S.N. Location ROB/ Cost Remarks
RUB/ (in ₹
FOB Cr.)
1 LC No. 111 RUB 4 The work of RUB has been
(Washim) on sanctioned. Box has been
Akola-Purna casted and inserted under the
section track. The work of approach
portion has also been taken up.2 LC No. 83 RUB 4 The work of RUB has been
(Akola) on sanctioned. Box has been
casted and inserted under the
Akola-Purna
track. The work of approach
section
portion has also been taken up.
3 LC No. 92 RUB 4 The work of RUB has been
(Akola) on sanctioned.
Akola-Purna
section
4 LC No. 91 RUB 4 The work of RUB has been
(Akola) on sanctioned.
Akola-Purna
section
5 LC No. 87 ROB 60.75 The work of ROB has been
(Akola) on sanctioned. The work of
preparation of GAD has been
Akola-Purna
taken up.
section
6 LC No. 89 ROB 59.81 This LC falls on National
(Akola) on Highway. As per the
Akola-Purna Memorandum of Understanding
section (MOU) between Ministry of
Railway and Ministry of Road
Transport and
Highways/National Highway
Authority of India (MoRTH/NHAI)
dt. 10.11.2014, MoRTH/NHAI has
to replace all LCs on NH
corridors by ROBs/RUBs on
single entity basis at their cost.
The work of preparation of
conceptual plan of ROB has
been taken up.
7 Non-LC RUB 5.97 The work of RUB has been
/closed UMLC sanctioned. The works of
No. 95 (Akola) preparation of GAD and Detailed
on Akola- Estimate have been taken up.
Purna section
8 LC No. 50/A ROB 38.44 The work of ROB has been
(Murtizarpur sanctioned. GAD has been
Yard) on approved and Detailed EstimateBhusaval- has been sanctioned.
Badnera
section
9 LC No. 34 on RUB 4.76 The work of RUB has been
Bhusaval- sanctioned. GAD has been
Badnera approved and Detailed Estimate
section has been sanctioned.
10 LC No. 44 on ROB+LHS 49.92 The work of “ROB cum LHS” has
Bhusaval- been sanctioned. GAD has been
Badnera approved. Tender has been
section awarded.
11 LC No. 40 on ROB 28.71 The work of ROB has been
Bhusaval- sanctioned. GAD has been
Badnera approved.
section
12 LC No.38-A on ROB+LHS 49.20 The work of “ROB cum LHS” has
Bhusaval- been sanctioned on deposit
Badnera terms. This work is being
section executed on dual entity basis
i.e., Railway portion by Railway
and approaches by State Govt.
The work of Railway portion has
been completed. The work of
approach portion has also been
taken up.
Technical Feasibility Report / Detailed Project Report (TFR / DPR)
S.N. Location Km Cost Remarks
(in ₹
Cr.)
1 LC No. 81 748/8-9 - The works of preparation of
(Akola) on Technical Feasibility Report /
Detailed Project Report (TFRs /
Akola-Purna
DPRs) for the construction of
section
ROB/RUB at these LCs have been
2 LC No. 102 796/4-5 -
taken up.
(Washim) on
Akola-Purna
section3 LC No. 113 816/6-7 -
(Washim) on
Akola-Purna
section
General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) is prepared as per joint
survey with concerned State Govt./Road Owning Authorities to
ensure proper alignment, smooth entry/exit, and to minimize land
acquisition/relocation of structures.
Completion and commissioning of ROB/RUB works depend on
various factors like cooperation of State Governments in giving
consent for closure of LCs, fixing of approach alignment, approval
of General Arrangement Drawing (GAD), land acquisition, removal of
encroachments, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances
from various authorities, law and order situation in the area of
project/work sites, duration of working season in a year for the
particular project/area due to climatic conditions etc. All these
factors affect the completion time of the projects / works.
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