Railways to construct a new railway line between Lokapur and Yadwad

Railways have invited bids for the construction of a new BG line between Lokapur(Excl) Yadwad(incl) from KM 39/000 to 60/000(21 KM) in the Bagalkot -Kudachi new rail line project on EPC Mode. The works shall also include Signalling & Telecommunication works and General Electrical services.

Estimated Project Cost – 357.46 cr

Length – 21 KM

No. of Years for completion of works –  24 Months

Features of the proposed railway stations

• Dadanhatti Halt Station @CH: 43.900klm
  • Station Building
  • 1 Main Line
  • 1 High-level Platform of 570M X 6M

• Bommanbudni Crossing Station @CH: 49.300klm
  • Station Building
  • 1 Main Line
  • 2 Loop Lines
  • 2 High-level platforms of 570M X 6M
  • 1 Subway 1×3.0x3.0M RCC Box with Steps and Ramp

• Yadwad Crossing Station @CH:58.900klm
  • Station Building
  • 1 Main Line
  • 2 Loop Lines (1 Goods Line)
  • 1 High-level Platform of 570M X 6M
  • 1 Goods Platform of 700M X 20M
  • 1 Foot Over Bridge with Steps and Ramp

Kojjidoni – Lokapur section

In December 2021, the state government handed over the required land for the construction of the 9klm Kajjidoni – Lokapur line. Railways have awarded the tender for the same and works have started.