12 July,2026 10:12 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis said the ambitious infrastructure programme aims to improve road safety. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the state government has approved a proposal to construct 145 rail overbridges over the next three years as part of its plan to eliminate railway level crossings across the state, reported the PTI.
The Chief Minister said the ambitious infrastructure programme aims to improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents at railway crossings.
Fadnavis made the announcement after inaugurating nine railway infrastructure projects alongside Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
The projects, developed by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MahaRail), include four rail overbridges (ROBs), four underpasses and one rail underbridge (RUB).
The newly inaugurated projects are located in Nagpur, Sangli, Satara, Nashik and Amravati.
The Chief Minister said railway level crossings remain a major safety concern across the country.
He noted that around 21,000 people lose their lives every year at railway level crossings in India, underlining the need to replace them with safer infrastructure.
According to Fadnavis, the state government will work closely with the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to complete the remaining projects.
The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation has submitted a proposal to construct 145 flyovers, which has now received approval.
CM Fadnavis said that the projects are expected to be completed within the next three years, making Maharashtra free from railway level crossings.
He added that the state government is prepared to raise loans to ensure the programme is completed on schedule.
The Chief Minister also praised MahaRail and its Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal for completing the nine newly inaugurated projects in record time while maintaining high construction standards.
He said the completed projects would improve connectivity and benefit thousands of commuters across Maharashtra.
Central Railway has appealed to passengers to board and alight from trains only at designated station platforms, warning that attempting to board trains from railway yards, car sheds, signals or other unauthorised locations is extremely dangerous and illegal.
The railway administration said the advisory has been issued to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.
According to Central Railway, officials have noticed that between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, an empty suburban train rake leaving the Kalwa Car Shed often stops briefly near the cabin at the main entry gate while waiting for a signal.
During this halt, some commuters reportedly trespass through the gate and attempt to board the train before it reaches the station platform.
Railway officials warned that if the train begins moving after receiving the signal, passengers trying to board could suffer serious injuries or even lose their lives.
