Maharashtra Government Clears Konkan Railway's Merger with Indian Railways.
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On May 22, 2025, the Government of Maharashtra approved the merger of the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways (IR). KRCL, headquartered in Navi Mumbai, operates under the Ministry of Railways as a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU).
- The merger aims to address Konkan Railway’s financial challenges, boost operational efficiency, and accelerate infrastructure development along the strategically vital and scenic rail corridor.
- With Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala already having granted approval, Maharashtra’s decision clears the final hurdle for fully integrating the Konkan Railway into the national railway network.
- The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways with two key conditions: the reimbursement of ₹396.54 crore, representing GOM’s equity contribution made during KRCL’s formation, and the retention of the name ‘Konkan Railway’ post-merger, to preserve its regional identity and operational significance.
Main Point :- (i) Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), established in 1990, is a 741 km coastal railway line connecting Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, operating through the challenging terrain of the Western Ghats from Roha (Maharashtra) to Mangalore (Karnataka).
(ii) KRCL functions as a Joint Venture (JV), with a 51% stake held by the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and the remaining shared among Maharashtra (22%), Karnataka (15%), Goa (6%), and Kerala (6%).
(iii) The first passenger train on the Konkan Railway ran on March 20, 1993, between Udupi and Mangalore in Karnataka, marking the operational debut of one of India's most scenic railway routes.
About Maharashtra
Chief Minister (CM) : Devendra Fadnavis
Governor: C. P. Radhakrishnan
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