CM Fadnavis announces 'Glorious Maratha Tour Train', aimed to showcase rich heritage of Shivaji Maharaj

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced about an upcoming Glorious Maratha Tour Train aimed to showcase rich heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj an official statement saidCM Fadnavis made the announcement during a joint press conference held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai along Union Railway Minister AshwiniCM Fadnavis unveiled the upcoming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Glorious Maratha Tour Train by IRCTCAn official statement said that it will be a specially curated 10day journey aboard the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train which aims to showcase the rich heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as well as key cultural and pilgrimage sites across MaharashtraThe tour will start from Delhi and travel to iconic heritage cultural and pilgrimage destinations in Pune Raigad Shirdi Nashik Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar This initiative is not just a journey itrsquos a tribute to the valour Maharashtrain culture timeless legacy of Maratha empire and taking blessings at the ancient heritage pilgrimage destinations CM Fadnavis wrote on X Big news Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj amp the Glorious Maratha Tour announced for July 2025 by GoI Truly thankful to Hon PM Narendra Modi ji and Hon Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for this incredible initiative by Indian Railways called as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj amphellip pictwittercomdda69eZSX1mdash Devendra Fadnavis Dev_Fadnavis April 11 2025The statement further said that the Indian Railways is set to modernise Mumbairsquos suburban railway network with a significant boost in infrastructure technology and passenger servicesUnder the theme ldquoBetter Infrastructure Better Technology Better Trainsrdquo Vaishnaw and Fadnavis outlined ambitious plans that focus on enhancing capacity improving commuter experience and building integrated transport systems especially for Mumbairsquos vast suburban network it saidKey announcements and highlights Projects worth Rs 17000 crore are underway Over 300 kilometers of additional lines are being developed These initiatives are aimed at decongesting existing lines increasing service frequency and improving lastmile connectivity Vaishnaw announced the upcoming launch of Kavach 50 an advanced indigenous train collision avoidance system Specially tailored for the suburban rail network Will significantly reduce intertrain headway allowing more trains to run efficiently and safelyBetter Trains 238 new airconditioned suburban rakes to be introduced Designed specifically for Mumbairsquos unique commuter needs these trains will offer a more comfortable and reliable travel experienceIntegrated Transport ndash Mumbai One CardCM Fadnavis announced the upcoming launch of the Mumbai One Card a fully integrated smart card Usable across suburban trains metro rail monorail BEST buses and other public transport A gamechanger for seamless travel across the MMR regionStrategic Rail Projects in MaharashtraA key highlight was the announcement of the doubling of the GondiandashBallarshah railway line 240 km corridor at a cost of 4819 crore Enhances connectivity between Vidarbha and Marathwada Strengthens rail links with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh boosting trade and mobilityAdditional Major Projects Include AjantandashJalgaonndashJalna New Line ndash Rs 7106 crore ManmadndashIndore New Line ndash Rs 18000 crore ManmadndashJalgaon 4th Line ndash Rs 2700 crore BhusawalndashKhandwa 3rd amp 4th Lines ndash Rs 3500 croreStation Redevelopment Amrit Bharat Scheme 132 stations in Maharashtra are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Part of the national effort targeting 1300 stations Many stations are nearing completion significantly upgrading passenger amenitiesatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params