Fast-pace work on 103-km rail line
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal have laid the the foundation stone for construction of Rs.115 crore Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of three level crossing gates (LC-34,49,52) – two in Shivamogga and one in Bhadravati under Mysuru Division in South Western Railway.
Goyal, who joined the Chief Minister in foundation stone ceremony through video conference, said, “These projects will serve the people of Shivamogga. It will make businesses easy & the lives of the people more convenient. It will also save time & improve safety. The work being done in Shivamogga will make this an outstanding tourist destination.”
Shivamogga has India’s highest & Asia 2nd highest waterfall. The 103-km new rail line work from Shivamogga to Shikaripura to Ranibennur will also be speeded up.
The Jan Shatabdi from Bengaluru and the express trains from Tirupati & Chennai are already serving the people of Shivamogga.
Construction of ROBs in lieu of three level crossing gates will ensure uninterrupted movement of road traffic and decongesting busy approach roads in Shivamogga and Bhadravati.
Contracts have been awarded for the three ROBs being built at a cost of approximately Rs.115 crores. #projects #rail #infrastructure #investment #contracts /fiinews.com
