Push for broad gauge lines in Kolhapur, Solapur, Lonavla & Ahmednagar

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin on Friday suggested introducing broad gauge Metro trains on the Pune to Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Baramati and Lonavla routes, which he said would reduce the costs. “There is a plan to purchase 100 rakes and introduce them in the Nagpur region. Each rake will have advanced facilities like WiFi, TV screens, air-conditioning.The rakes can run at a speed of 140kmph . The fare will be on par with that on buses operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. TNN