Dahanu-Nashik rail link survey underway: Railways

Thane, Jun 26 (PTI) In a reply to an RTI query by Thane District Rail Passengers' Association (TDRPA), the Railways have informed that the survey for the proposed route between Dahanu in the district and Nashik is being conducted. The reply also states that the proposed link will be 167.67 km long, and will have 16 stations. The information does not state how much the new link will cost. The sites of stations are Dahanu Road, Asha Garh, Ganjad, Kasa, Khadki, Kasapada, Jawahar, Mokhada, Pimpalpada, Kandhati, Trimbak, Khambale, Pimplad, Shingve Bahule, Devlali and Nashik Road. President of the TDRPA, Om Prakash Sharma, said this was a welcome development. It will impact the lives of tribals in the area positively, he said.