Rail

Central Railway

Seeks forest clearance for fourth railway line

32.23 km · Rs 1,619.96 crore
Image: Economic Times Industry
Type
Infrastructure · Rail
Where
Kalyan–Asangaon
Reported
15 October 2026

Central Railway has sought approval to divert forest land for a fourth line between Kalyan and Asangaon to increase capacity and ease congestion.

WHERE IT LANDS

WHAT IT MEANS

Lokazen’s read
  • For brands & retailers

    If cleared, the fourth line from Kalyan to Asangaon could improve rail capacity and make station-adjacent retail catchments worth watching.

  • For businesses

    If cleared, the Kalyan–Asangaon fourth line could ease congestion and improve commuter reliability for employers along the rail corridor.

  • For investors & landlords

    Forest clearance for the ₹1,619.96 crore fourth line could support longer-term demand around stations between Kalyan and Asangaon.

HOW TO GET AHEAD

Compare commuter-facing sites around Kalyan, Shahad, Titwala and Asangaon stations along the proposed fourth-line corridor.

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