Authority’s Engineer for Solapur–Osmanabad New Broad Gauge (BG) Line, Maharashtra, India
MSV International Inc. is engaged as the Authority’s Engineer for the Solapur–Osmanabad New Broad Gauge (BG) Line project under the Solapur Division of Central Railway. The project covers an 84.286 km rail corridor extending from Solapur (Chainage –1086) to Osmanabad (Chainage 83,200) via Tuljapur, and includes comprehensive civil, electrical, signalling and telecommunication works.
The project infrastructure comprises 10 stations—Solapur Junction, Khed, Mardi, Tamalwadi, Malumbra, Raikhel, Tuljapur, Wadgaon, Sanja and Osmanabad—along with 16 major bridges, 48 minor bridges, 16 road overbridges (ROBs) and 44 road underbridges (RUBs). Notably, four RUBs involve crossings over National Highways using 76 m open-web girder structures, highlighting the technical complexity of the corridor.
Role and Responsibilities
As Authority’s Engineer, MSV is responsible for overall technical and contractual supervision of the project. The scope includes project planning, alignment review, scrutiny and approval of drawings, design compliance with Indian Railways (IR) Codes and RDSO guidelines, detailed surveys and design review, and day-to-day supervision of civil, track, bridge, OHE and signalling & telecommunication works. MSV also oversees safety and quality assurance, coordinates among key stakeholders, certifies measurements and bills, evaluates variations and time extension proposals, supervises utility shifting, and reviews Quality Assurance Plans (QAP).
Project Aim and Impact
The Solapur–Osmanabad New BG Line is a strategically important rail infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity between South Maharashtra and the Marathwada region. The project establishes a direct rail link between Solapur—one of the region’s most important railway junctions and industrial hubs—and Osmanabad, which previously lacked a direct connection to Solapur and lay only on the Kurduwadi–Latur section.
By providing a shorter, more efficient route, the project significantly reduces travel time and logistics costs for both passenger and freight traffic, improving overall network efficiency. Solapur’s strong industrial base in textiles, cement, sugar, engineering and logistics, combined with Osmanabad’s agro-based economy, stands to benefit from improved industry-to-market connectivity. The corridor also serves Tuljapur, one of Maharashtra’s most revered pilgrimage centres with deep historical significance, enhancing religious and tourism-driven mobility.
Aligned with the National Logistics Policy (NLP), the project supports balanced regional development, economic growth and improved rail network resilience.
Distance Comparison
• Existing Route (via Solapur–Kurduwadi–Osmanabad): 152.71 km
• New Direct Route (via Solapur–Tuljapur–Osmanabad): 84.286 km