Tumakuru: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna on November 7 inspected ongoing works on the 78-km Pavagada–Kottalam–Madakasira–Madhugiri–Koratagere section of the Tumakuru–Rayadurga new railway line project, South Western Railway said.
During the inspection, he reviewed station works at Koratagere, Madhugiri, Bedatturu, Madakasira and Kottalam, and directed railway officials to complete the project within the stipulated time.
Of the 207-km Tumakuru–Rayadurga new line, 110 km has been completed so far, according to the railway. This includes the 83-km stretch between Doddahalli and Rayadurga, which has already been commissioned in two phases.
In addition, the 11-km section between Tumakuru and Urukere and the 16-km section between Doddahalli and Pavagada have been completed, and statutory inspections have been carried out by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS), the railway said.
Chief Engineer (Construction) Prasad, Deputy Chief Engineer (Construction) Suraj Kumar and other railway officials were present during the inspection.
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