The town of Shegaon in Maharashtra, a significant religious and tourist destination, is currently served by the Shegaon railway station on the Mumbai-Kolkata railway line. It experiences a high volume of passenger traffic daily, generating substantial revenue for the railway department. Despite this, and despite initial approval and trial runs, the...
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planned Vande Bharat Express stops at Shegaon have been cancelled due to unspecified 'obstructionist elements.' This decision has drawn widespread criticism from local residents and traveller associations, who have threatened protests and demanded the railway department reconsider its stance. Shegaon's residents are especially frustrated because the town only has limited rail service with stops only in Shegaon and Malkapur. The lack of service between Shegaon and Jalna, a route that has existed for 110 years, is also a major concern. The lack of Vande Bharat Express stops is seen as a setback to the development of tourism in Shegaon.