# Khardi-Kasara Third Line Commissioned

> Central Railway completes 13.53-km Khardi-Kasara line after 117 kmph speed trial.
- Title: Khardi-Kasara Third Line Commissioned · Financialexpress
- Summary: Central Railway completes 13.53-km Khardi-Kasara line after 117 kmph speed trial. Central Railway commissioned a 13.53-km third line between Khardi and…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/railways-khardi-kasara-third-line-commissioned-after-successful-117-kmph-speed-trial-4365104
- Author: Shubham Chhabra
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:18:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: central railway, khardi kasara, mumbai kasara, third line, speed trial, 117 kmph, 13.53 km, business, money, news
## Khardi-Kasara Third Line Commissioned
Central Railway commissions 13.53-km Khardi-Kasara third line after CRS approval and successful 117 kmph speed trial.
## Commissioning Process
Line commissioned following 12-hour traffic block for track connections and remodelling at Kasara Yard.
## CRS Approval
CRS approved line after inspecting construction quality and conducting 117 kmph speed trial.
## Capacity Boost
New line will increase capacity and ease congestion on Mumbai-Kasara corridor after full project completion.
## Infrastructure Work
Work involved laying electrified track through hilly terrain, strengthening bridges, earthwork, modern signalling and electrification systems.
## Dhamma Chakra Event
Central Railway prepares for 2.5 lakh additional passengers during Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din celebrations.
## Special Train Services
26 special trains will operate with 14 temporary halts at Ajni station from October 19 to 22.
## Passenger Management
Holding areas, mobile ticketing, and passenger assistance centers established for event crowds.
## Key takeaway

Central Railway commissioned a 13.53-km third line between Khardi and Kasara after successful 117 kmph speed trial, boosting Mumbai-Kasara corridor capacity.