SBC/KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore) (10 PFs)

Local Name: Majestic/City Railway Station

क्रान्तिवीर संगोल्लि रायाण्ण (बेंगलूरु स्टेशन)

ಕ್ರಾಂತಿವೀರ ಸಂಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ರಾಯಣ್ಣ (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ)

Track: Double Electric-Line

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Meet to discuss land acquisition issues btwn Rlys & State:
In a proactive move to expedite railway projects and streamline land acquisition processes, General Manager @SWRRLY Arvind Srivastava attended a coordination meeting with the Chief Secretary of Karnataka today (Friday). The meeting focused on addressing critical issues related to rly land and the acquisition of land for ongoing railway projects in the state, said an official release.
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of the primary agendas of the meeting was to discuss the challenges and progress concerning land acquisition for various ongoing new line projects i.e. Rayadurga - Tumkur via Kalyanadurga, Tumkur - Chitradurga – Davangere, Munirabad (Ginigera) – Raichur, Shivamogga – Shikaripura - Ranebennur, Belgaum – Dharwad, Hassan – Belur.

The @GMSWR emphasised the importance of acquiring land promptly to ensure the timely completion of these vital railway infrastructural developments, the release said .

During the discussion, the status of land acquisition for ongoing new line projects across Karnataka reviewed. The meeting provided an opportunity to identify bottlenecks and devise strategies to expedite the acquisition process effectively.

In his remarks, Shrivastava reiterated the commitment of the Railways to collaborate closely with the state government to overcome any hurdles hindering the acquisition of land for railway projects. He emphasised the significance of these projects in enhancing connectivity, facilitating economic growth, and improving the overall transportation infrastructure in the region.

The Chief Secretary assured full support and cooperation from the Karnataka govt in resolving land acquisition issues promptly. He emphasised the importance of seamless coordination between various stakeholders to ensure the smooth progress of railway projects across the state.

They expressed their commitment to maintaining regular communication and coordination to address any emerging challenges promptly. The meeting concluded with a renewed sense of determination to expedite land acquisition processes and ensure the timely completion of railway projects for the benefit of the people of Karnataka.

He also discussed the various issues pertaining to the list of projects on priority where funds from government of Karnataka and railways are requested/deposited for ongoing Railway projects during 2024-25 and issues pertaining to transmission Line Works by KPTCL for Railway Electrification Projects and Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges and closure of LC gates.

Shri Yogesh Mohan, Divisional Railway, Bengaluru, BBMP Commissioner, KRIDE Chairman, MD KPTCL and other senior officers were present.
Later, the GM held a strategic meeting with construction officials at Construction office, Bengaluru. @NewIndianXpress
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