Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, Shri. V Somanna conducts Inspection of Tumakuru - Rayadurga New Railway Line Project Works

Shri V. Somanna, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, inspected the ongoing works on the Pavagada - Kottalam- Madakasira- Madhugiri –Koratagere (78km) section of the Tumakuru–Rayadurga New Railway Line Project today. During the inspection, he reviewed the station works at Koratagere, Madhugiri, Bedatturu, Madakasiraa and Kottalam, and instructed railway officials to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe.

The 207 km Tumakuru–Rayadurga New Railway Line Project has achieved significant progress, with 110 km completed so far. 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 conducted by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS).

Shri Prasad, Chief Engineer, Construction; Shri Suraj Kumar, Deputy Chief Engineer (Construction); and other railway officials were present during the inspection.

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