1801cr Tumakuru Chitradurga Dvg railway line project (191 km) is progressing steadily.
Over 92% of the required land has already been acquired. Urukere–Thimmarajanahalli (13.31 km) is complete & ready for operations.
Entire project is targeted for completion by February 2028.
The final location survey for the Shimoga–Sringeri–Mangaluru railway route has been approved.
Tenders are expected to be invited soon.
Major railway stations are likely to come up at 7 locations, including Shivamogga, Bhadravathi, Thirthahalli, Sringeri & Karkala.