KARNATAKA (Metro Rail News): The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone for two significant railway projects in the district of Shivamogga, Karnataka. The two projects are the Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line and Shivamogga (Koteganguru) Coaching Depot.
The Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 990 crore, and it will connect the Malnad region with the Bengaluru-Mumbai mainline. The new railway line will provide enhanced connectivity, boost trade and tourism and will be an important step towards the development of the Malnad region.
The Koteganguru Railway coaching depot, located in Shivamogga city, will be built at the cost of more than Rs. 100 crores. The primary objective of the depot is to decongest maintenance facilities at Bengaluru and Mysuru by starting new trains from Shivamogga. The depot will also improve the facilities for railway passengers, create job opportunities and contribute to the overall development of the region.
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, and other ministers also attended the event. The government officials stated that the new railway projects would create employment opportunities and boost the economic development of the Malnad region
The laying of the foundation stone for the two railway projects by the Prime Minister is a significant step towards the development of the Malnad region. These projects will improve connectivity, boost tourism, create job opportunities and contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the region.
