Review of Developmental Projects
Bengaluru, 17.6.2024 – The Honorable Union Minister of State for Railways and Jalashakti, Shri V. Somanna, recently held a productive meeting with railway officials in Bengaluru.
The discussions were centered around various developmental projects aimed at improving the railway infrastructure in Karnataka.
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Progress on Key Projects
During the meeting, Minister Somanna conducted a thorough review of ongoing projects within the South Western Railway jurisdiction. The focus was on 14 significant projects, which include 9 new line projects and 5 doubling projects.
These projects cover a total of 1,264 kilometers of new lines and 707 kilometers of doubling lines. So far, 289 kilometers of new lines and 502 kilometers of doubling lines have been successfully completed.
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Doubling Projects
The five key double-line projects discussed were:
- Hotgi – Kudgi – Gadag
- Yeshwanthpur – Channasandra
- Baiyyapanahalli – Hosur
- Bangalore – Whitefield
- Hospet – Hubli – Londa – Tinaighat – Vasco da Gama
New Line Projects
The nine new line projects include:
- Tumkur – Rayadurg via Kalyandurg
- Tumkur – Chitradurga – Davangere
- Ginigera – Raichur
- Bagaikot – Kudachi
- Gadag – Wadi
- Kadur – Chikmagalur
- Shimoga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur
- Belgaum – Dharwad via Kittur
- Hassan – Belur
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Emphasis on Collaboration and Safety
Minister V. Somanna stressed the importance of collaboration between railway officials and various stakeholders, such as the district administration and Kride, to speed up railway development projects.
He urged officials to accelerate land acquisition for pending works and assured that all remaining projects would be completed systematically in the coming years.
Plan to Eliminate Level Crossings
The minister also highlighted the government’s plan to eliminate all level crossings to enhance safety and improve train speeds. He advised railway officers to review level crossings around Bengaluru and take the necessary actions to address any issues.
The meeting was attended by several key south western railway officials, including General Manager Shri Arvind Srivastava, Divisional Railway Manager Shri Yogesh Mohan, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction Shri Ramgopal, and other railway officers.
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