# Shiv Sena MP seeks separate railway division for Marathwada 2026-08-13T11:28:30+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shiv Sena MP Sandipan Bhumre has submitted a fresh reminder to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding a separate railway division for the Marathwada region. He first wrote to the minister on July 8, 2026, but says no action has been taken. Bhumre argues that the current Nanded division of South Central Railway cannot meet the needs of Marathwada's growing population, industry, and tourism. The MP wants a dedicated division to speed up local decision-making, new projects, track doubling, electrification, and station upgrades. He also cites the Shendra-Bidkin industrial area under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and historic sites like Ajanta and Ellora. Bhumre has asked the minister to order a Detailed Project Report and submit a proposal for central approval. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: Ashwini Vaishnaw, infrastructure, Marathwada, railway division, Sandipan Bhumre, South Central Railway Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shiv-sena-mp-seeks-separate-railway-division-for-marathwada/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shiv-sena-mp-seeks-separate-railway-division-for-marathwada/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.