– Mysuru-Chamarajanagar Line: Field survey completed; DPR readiness underway to be submitted by August 2025.
– Arsikere-Mysuru Line (via Hassan): Aerial survey completed; land survey ongoing.Sanctioned for final Location Survey by the Railway Board in August 2024. Expected to enhance train-handling capacity and operational efficiency over its span of 165.8 km.
– Naganahalli Terminal Progress: Plans include construction of five platforms, running/stabling lines, machines siding, new station facilities/buildings, upgraded amenities, foot overbridge/subway extensions along with acquisition of identified land (8 acres and 29 guntas).
– Shifting India Post passenger Reservation System (IPPRS) from Virajpet to Madikeri for broader accessibility.- requesting rent-free accommodation for PRS counter at Kuvempunagar in Mysuru.
MP Yaduveer acknowledged the division’s progress and suggested further enhancements.
The railway infrastructure reviews conducted by MP Yaduveer signify the importance placed on improving connectivity across Karnataka thru key rail projects. The doubling of tracks along strategic corridors like Arsikere-Mysuru is expected to boost operational efficiency while accommodating growing passenger demand. Similarly, the development of Naganahalli terminal reflects an attempt to ease congestion at Mysuru’s central hub while modernizing facilities.
The proactive efforts such as systematic surveys and DPR preparations highlight a structured approach towards prioritizing long-term infrastructural upgrades rather than ad-hoc developments. Challenges remain in terms of expediting processes like land acquisition which will be crucial in ensuring timely implementation.
Efforts aimed at passenger service advancement – such as relocating reservation services or reducing overhead costs in Kuvempunagar – indicate responsiveness toward localized needs but may require careful balancing between operational feasibility and accessibility goals.
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