Railways to Construct Thimmarajanahalli – Tavarekere New Railway Line

Indian Railways (IR) has called tenders for building a Thimmarajanahalli – Tavarekere New Railway Line part of the new Tumakuru-Chitradurga-Davangere BG Line. This initiative aims to bolster connectivity and facilitate smoother transportation between North and South Karnataka.

Project Details

The project involves laying a new BG single line spanning from Chainage 25.400 to Chainage 66.400, covering a distance of 41.000 km. This line will link Thimmarajanahalli & Tavarekere stations as part of the Tumakuru-Chitradurga-Davangere New BG Line project.

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Project Scope

The construction will include various elements such as formation, track, and bridge structures, designed to accommodate a maximum train speed of 110 km/h with an initial axle load of 25 tonnes. The project will adopt an ‘Absolute block system’ for safety measures.

Thimmarajanahalli – Tavarekere New Railway Line Features

The project spans from Chainage 25.400 to Chainage 66.400, covering a distance of 41.000 km. Noteworthy features include:

• Major bridges: 11
• Minor bridges/culverts: 55
• Road over bridges (ROBs): 8
• Road under bridges (RUBs): 35

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Railway Stations on the Thimmarajanahalli – Tavarekere New Line

The new railway line will feature four stations strategically located along its route:

1. Jogihalli (Centreline of Station 33/479):
   • Station Building: 458.24 sq.m
   • Number of Lines: 3 (Main line-1, Loop lines-2)
   • Number of Platforms: 2 (HL PF-450m each)
   • Foot over bridge
2. Chikkanahalli (Centreline of Station 46/975):
   • Station Building: 543.57 sq.m
   • Number of Lines: 3 (Main line-1, Loop lines-2)
   • Number of Platforms: 2 (HL PF-450m each)
   • Subway
3. Sira (Centreline of Station 55/200):
   • Station Building: 458.24 sq.m
   • Number of Lines: 4 (Main line-1, Loop lines-3)
   • Number of Platforms: 2 (HL PF-450m each)
   • Subway
4. Tavarekere (Centreline of Station 65/700):
   • Station Building: 543.57 sq.m
   • Number of Lines: 3 (Main line-1, Loop lines-2)
   • Number of Platforms: 2 (HL PF-450m each)
   • Subway

This initiative by Indian Railways underscores its commitment to expanding and modernising the State’s railway infrastructure, thereby facilitating shorter connectivity to State Capital from North Karnataka.

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