Question : Electrification of Hubli-Bangalore Rail Line

(a) whether the Railways has given approval for electrification of the railway line between Hubli and Bangalore;

(b) if so, the details thereof including the cost of the project;

(c) the present status of rail electrification between Chikkanbnavara-Hubli, Chikkajajur-Bellary, Gadag-Hotgi and Bangalore-Omlur via Hosur and the funds earmarked for these projects during the last three years and the current year; and

(d) the time by which the new broadgauge line between Ginigera and Raichur will be completed and the total cost of the project?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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