**Executive Summary**
This document contains the response from the Minister of Railways to Unstarred Question No. 546 regarding the Shrirampur-Parli railway line, set to be answered on December 3, 2025. The response details the history of the project, including its initial conception before Independence, subsequent abandonment, and a more recent survey completed in 2018. Part of the Ahmednagar - Beed - Parli Vaijnath New line project has been commissioned in February 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Historical Context:**
* A Narrow Gauge Rail project from Belapur to Shevgaon was conceived before Independence, with land acquisition completed.
* The Narrow Gauge Rail link work was abandoned in 1948.
* Currently, 338 Ha of land is under the ownership of Railways, but has seen major encroachment.
* **New Broad Gauge Line Survey:**
* A survey for a new Broad Gauge line between Shrirampur (Belapur) – Shevgaon – Parli (241 Km) was completed in 2018.
* The project cost was estimated at Rs. 3,904 crore.
* The project was not pursued due to low traffic projections, despite the State Government's offer to share 50% of the project cost.
* **Current Status:**
* Belapur is an existing station on the Manmad – Ahmednagar – Daund section.
* The Belapur – Ahmednagar section already has a double line.
* The Ahmednagar – Beed section of the Ahmednagar – Beed – Parli Vaijnath New line project was commissioned in February 2025.
* Belapur and Parli are existing stations connected via Ankai, Jalna, and Parbhani.
* A shorter route between Belapur and Parli Vaijnath via Beed is envisioned upon completion of the Ahmednagar – Beed – Parli Vaijnath New Line Project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Railways**
*Impact*
Has provided information on the status and history of the Shrirampur-Parli railway line project.
*Action Required*
Potentially re-evaluate the project viability based on new traffic projections or funding opportunities as part of the Ahmednagar – Beed – Parli Vaijnath New Line Project.
**Maharashtra State Government**
*Impact*
Previously expressed readiness to share 50% of project costs; may need to reassess commitment.
*Action Required*
Review the current project status and re-evaluate financial commitment based on potential benefits.
**Citizens of Shirdi Lok Sabha Constituency and surrounding areas**
*Impact*
Potential changes in rail infrastructure will impact transport accessibility and connectivity.
*Action Required*
May be required to stay informed of any potential plans for the rail lines.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The central government ministry responsible for the construction and operation of railways in India, the primary respondent in this document.
Shrirampur-Parli Railway Line: The railway line project that is the subject of the parliamentary question, regarding its progress and status.
Maharashtra State: The state in which the Shrirampur-Parli railway line is located, and whose government's contribution to the project is discussed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 546
TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2025
SHRIRAMPUR-PARLI RAILWAY LINE
†546. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Shrirampur-Parli railway line in the Shirdi
Lok Sabha Constituency of Maharashtra State was approved during
the British period and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the work of filling up the land by acquiring 331-61 hectares
for the said railway line up to Shevgaon has been completed and 70
percent of the filling is in good condition and if so, the details
thereof;
(c) whether the then Deputy Chief Minister of the Maharashtra on behalf
of the State Government issued a consent letter to the Ministry of
Railways in 2019 to bear 50 percent of the construction cost of this
railway line; and
(d) if so, the present status of the construction of this railway line and
the reasons for delay in the construction of this railway line?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (d): Before Independence, a Narrow Gauge Rail project from Belapur
to Shevgaon (80 Km) was conceived and land acquisition was also done for
Narrow Gauge Rail link. The work was later abandoned in the year of 1948.
At present, 338 Ha land is under the ownership of Railways. There has been
major encroachment over this land.
Contd….2/--:2:-
After Independence, a survey for new Broad Gauge line between
Shrirampur (Belapur) – Shevgaon – Parli (241 Km) was completed in the
year 2018. As per Survey Report, the cost of the project was assessed as
Rs. 3,904 crore. However, the project was not taken forward due to low
traffic projections though State Government was ready to share 50% of the
project cost.
Belapur is an existing station on Manmad – Ahmednagar – Daund section.
Belapur – Ahmednagar is already an existing double line section. Further
Ahmednagar – Beed section of Ahmednagar – Beed – Parli Vaijnath New line
project, has been commissioned in February, 2025.
Belapur and Parli are existing stations and are connected via Ankai, Jalna,
Parbhani. Moreover, a shorter route between Belapur and Parli Vaijnath via
Beed has been envisaged with completion of Ahmednagar – Beed – Parli
Vaijnath New Line Project.
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