{"id":1308554,"date":"2026-04-19T12:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308554"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T06:39:44","slug":"67-kms-long-kasara-kalyan-3rd-line-will-cost-rs-792-crore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/67-kms-long-kasara-kalyan-3rd-line-will-cost-rs-792-crore\/","title":{"rendered":"67 Kms Long Kasara-Kalyan 3rd Line Will Cost Rs 792 Crore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mumbai\u2019s suburban rail network is set to get a major capacity boost with a <strong>new third railway line between Kalyan and Kasara<\/strong>, aimed at reducing congestion on one of the busiest corridors of the Central Railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM-1024x806.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM-1024x806.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM-768x605.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM-1536x1209.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-19-at-12.08.44-PM.png 1852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">67-Km Third Line To Transform The Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project involves constructing a <strong>67-km-long third track <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mid-day.com\/mumbai\/mumbai-news\/article\/mumbai-new-rail-line-to-bring-relief-to-kalyan-kasara-commuters-by-easing-congestion-23626123#google_vignette\">between Kalyan and Kasara<\/a><\/strong>, a critical stretch on Mumbai\u2019s Central Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1: Asangaon\u2013Kasara (~35 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A key <strong>13.53-km stretch is nearing completion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total project cost: <strong>\u20b9792.89 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This corridor is part of broader efforts to expand Mumbai\u2019s suburban rail capacity and reduce overcrowding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Project Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kalyan\u2013Kasara stretch is a <strong>high-density route<\/strong> used by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily suburban commuters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-distance trains heading towards Nashik and beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freight services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, all these trains share the same tracks, leading to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent delays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcrowding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational bottlenecks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The third line will <strong>separate suburban and long-distance traffic<\/strong>, making operations smoother and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits For Commuters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once operational, the new rail line is expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase the number of <strong>local train services<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce delays caused by mixed train traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve punctuality and reliability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ease crowding, especially during peak hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly important as the <strong>Central Line handles millions of passengers daily<\/strong>, with Kalyan acting as a major junction for multiple routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part Of Larger Rail Expansion Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The third line is not a standalone project. 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