NASHIK / MUMBAI — In a major boost to regional mobility and public transit infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has officially sanctioned a commercial halt for the Mumbai CSMT – Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express at Manmad Junction.
The decision fulfills a longstanding demand from daily commuters, business travelers, and regional pilgrims who frequent the commercial corridor between Mumbai, Nashik, and the holy pilgrimage center of Shirdi.
Enhanced Regional Connectivity
Manmad Junction represents one of the most critical railway nodes in Maharashtra, linking Central and Northern transit corridors. With this newly approved stop:
Commuters from Manmad and adjoining rural and peri-urban hubs will have direct access to semi-high-speed rail services to the state capital, Mumbai.
Tourism and pilgrimage transit between Mumbai, Nashik, and Sainagar Shirdi will see significantly improved accessibility and reduced travel friction.
Local representatives and passenger associations expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for expediting the technical review and sanctioning the stoppage to facilitate seamless rail connectivity across the district.
To explore the details of high-speed regional rail connectivity across Maharashtra, watch the Economic Times Pune Rail Upgrade and Connectivity Report.
This video provides valuable context on regional transit improvements, infrastructure planning, and rail connectivity expansions led by the Ministry of Railways.