BIJAPUR

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति/ Press Release No. 178  Dt: 30.07.2020

DOUBLING BETWEEN LACHYAN-HOTGI (33 KM) COMMISSIONED

The doubling project from Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag (284 km) was sanctioned by Railway Board in 2014-15 at an anticipated cost of Rs.1870 Crore. It connects states of Karnataka & Maharashtra through Bijapur & Sholapur districts.

Doubling of Kudgi-Hotgi has been taken up under Customer funding model with M/s.NTPC. This is o­ne such project in Indian Railways, wherein Customer/beneficiary of the project is contributing to the cost of project.

An amount of Rs.946 Crore has been deposited by M/s.NTPC towards the cost of Doubling of the stretch between Hotgi-Kudgi (134 km) and the remaining amount is funded by Railway for doubling of Kudgi – Gadag section (150 km).

This doubling work will increase line capacity and help in avoiding detention to trains waiting for crossing and introduction of additional trains o­n this route.  This will also help in smooth movement of rakes to/from the industries/power plants and will also boost overall economic development of the region. Commissioning of this section will give impetus to movement of passengers and transport of goods between states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. This is an important rail link connecting the cities of Bengaluru and Mumbai. A lot of tourist places like Bagalkot, Bijapur, etc are getting connectivity.  This project facilitates Rail connectivity for supply of raw materials & Coal to NTPC plants at Kudgi & Hotgi.

Commissioner of Railway safety has inspected Lachyan-Hotgi (33 km) section o­n 18^thMay and section was commissioned by South Western Railway o­n 29th July along with remodeling of Hotgi yard by Central Railway even in difficult situation of covid pandemic. Two halt stations (Padnur, Sulerjavalge) and o­ne block station (Tadwal) are situated under this section.

The track passes through the 670 m long important bridge over River Bhima, the longest bridge in the zone comprising 14 spans of 45.7 m spans is a major achievement.  This bridge is designed to fit for 25T axle loading. Currently, speed restrictions are imposed o­n existing bridge since it is not capable of carrying higher axle loads.

The bridge consists of two lines, first line is ready for traffic movement & second line will be ready by October. New bridge will increase speed of goods trains and throughput.  As o­n date 148 Km of track from Wandal - Hotgi is commissioned & entire 284 Km section from Hotgi to Gadag will be completed to double line by 2022.

                                                                                           Chief Public Relations Officer

                                                                              South Western Railway, Hubballi

                                                                 SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

                                      Press Release No. 363  Dt. 28.01.2020

SHRI SURESH C ANGADI, HON’BLE MOSR & SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI,  MINISTER FOR PARLIAMENT AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES CONVENES MEETING OF LOCAL MPS AND MLAS WITH GM SWR AT RAIL SOUDHA, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY HEADQUARTERS

Shri Suresh C Angadi, Hon’ble MoSR and Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Parliament Affairs, Coal and Mines today convened a meeting of MPs and MLAs with Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, GM/SWR, Principal Heads of the Departments, Shri Arvind Malkhede, DRM/UBL and other senior Railway officers from Headquarters and Hubballi Division at Rail Soudha, South Western Railway Headquarters to discuss the issues related to Railway in their constituency.

The following Hon’ble Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly attended the meeting

1.Shri Ramesh C. Jigajinagi, Hon’ble MP, Vijayapura

2.Shri P. C. Gaddigoudar, Hon’ble MP, Bagalkot

3.Shri Annasaheb S Jolle, Hon’ble MP, Chikodi

4.Shri Basangoud R Patil (Yatnal), Hon’ble MLA, Bijapur

5.Shri Veeranna Charantimath, Hon’ble MLA, Bagalkot

6.Shri Dhuryodhan M Aihole, Hon’ble MLA, Raybag

Railway issues pertaining to introduction of new trains, speeding up of trains, improvement in station buildings, early completion of doubling projects were few of the issues represented by Hon’ble MPs to Hon’ble MoSR.  They also sought the support of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister to get necessary approval. Hon’ble MoSR directed GM/SWR, Shri Ajay Kumar Singh to take immediate action o­n items that are within Zonal Railway powers.  For items which are out of zonal Railway powers it was directed by Hon’ble MoSR to send detailed proposal for approval of Ministry of Railway.

Some of the requests of the elected representatives were: -

1.Punctuality of Golgumbaz train to be monitored.

2.It is decided that Intercity train from Hubballi to Vijayapura to be planned in Feb.

3.Bagalkot-Kudachi new line shall be expedited and issue of land acquisition to be sorted with State Govt. 1500 Acres land is yet to be acquired.

4.Along with doubling, new station buildings and also passenger amenities such as platform extension, platform surface improvements, foot over bridge to be planned. It is informed that new station building at Bagalkot, Lakmapur and Guledgudd road are already planned.

5.Rail bus shall be restored between Bagalkot and Khajjidoni.

                                                        (E. Vijaya)

                                                          Chief Public Relations Office