WATCH: Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Massive Rail Connectivity Expansion for Maharashtra

Pune, Maharashtra: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "I am very pleased that nearly Rs 2 lakh crore of railway investment is being made in Maharashtra. Today, CM Devendra Fadnavis has put forward another excellent proposal: to connect JNPT and Wadwan, two major ports, with Vidarbha and Marathwada, through the complete Samruddhi Mahamarg, a dedicated freight corridor has been proposed. This will provide direct connectivity to approximately 75% area of Maharashtra. The target of 8% reduction in logistics costs will be achieved... Maharashtra will receive another benefit: the East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor will also connect North Maharashtra to a large extent. So, North Maharashtra will also benefit from direct and complete connectivity to the Wadwan port on the West Coast... Maharashtra will benefit from two more dedicated freight corridors. So, congratulations to all of you for the increased economic activity that railway connectivity will bring."

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