Indian Railways has sanctioned the Chalisgaon Rail over Rail (RoR) flyover project spanning 10.75 km under the Central Railway in Maharashtra at an estimated cost of around ₹263.86 crore, marking a significant
step towards enhancing capacity and streamlining operations in a critical section of the network. The project will address long-standing operational challenges in the Chalisgaon area of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra.
Currently, train movements in this section face congestion due to multiple crossings over three lines, particularly for trains coming from the Dhule side, which intersect busy main lines. With additional 4th lines also being developed, these crossings were expected to further increase delays and operational complexity. The sanctioned flyover will eliminate such conflicts by separating train movements, ensuring smoother and more efficient operations.
The current line capacity of this section is 45.4%, which is expected to increase to 107.96% by the year 2029–30 with multiple projects reading completion in near future. In view of this situation, this flyover will play a crucial role in meeting future demand.
The project will also ease pressure on the stretch between Chalisgaon and Jamdha, where long block sections have been causing delays to both branch line and Bhusaval-Manmad traffic. By reorganizing these sections and improving the flow of trains, it will significantly reduce detention at Chalisgaon and enhance punctuality. Approximately 15 minutes will be saved in the Up direction and about 20 minutes in the Down direction. This will directly benefit both passengers and freight transport.
Total track length of project will be 11.01 km. The survey has been carried out by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). The project also includes construction of two station buildings, one major bridge, 16 minor bridges, one Road Under Bridge (RUB), and five Limited Height Subways (LHS).
The alignment is designed with a ruling gradient of 1:200 and will support a maximum permissible speed of 130 kmph. The project is expected to generate additional freight traffic of approximately 0.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
This infrastructure development will also boost regional economic growth by facilitating better connectivity for the sugar industry, cement industry, various industrial clusters, and tourist destinations in the region.
This project reflects Indian Railways’ continued focus on decongesting high-traffic routes, optimizing infrastructure, and delivering faster, more reliable services for passengers as well as freight movement.
