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Maha: 134th anniversary of Kolhapur–Miraj railway line celebrated with enthusiasm at Kolhapur, Miraj stations

Pune, Apr 21 (UNI) The historic Kolhapur–Miraj railway line, a visionary initiative of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, completed 134 glorious years of service on Monday.
To commemorate this occasion, celebrations were held at Kolhapur and Miraj railway stations. The Kolhapur–Miraj railway line was inaugurated on April 21, 1891, and stands as a proud legacy of the progressive foresight of Lokraja Shahu Maharaj.
The construction of this railway line began on May three, 1888, and was completed in a record time of two years and 352 days. The line included 75 bridges and culverts and significantly improved connectivity and trade in southern Maharashtra, said a release here.
To mark the completion of 134 years, cake-cutting ceremonies were held at both Kolhapur and Miraj railway stations today in the presence of passengers, railway officials, retired staff and local dignitaries.
At Kolhapur station, the event was attended by Dr J K Pawar, Shivnath Biyani, Nitin Patil and others.
At Miraj station, the event saw participation of Ganesh Chivate, Ms Sharada Mali, Ms Yamuna Chikode and others.
Participants paid homage to the legacy of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, whose portrait was garlanded during the event, release added.
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