(a) whether the Railways propose to introduce more trains on
the Mangalore-Bangalore-Mysore- Arsikere-Karwar section;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Railways propose to upgrade certain stations on this section as model stations;
(d) If so, whether the construction of some of these new rail lines have been completed;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): In 2010-11, it is proposed to introduce:
1. 2519/2520 Pune-Ernakulam Express (serving Mangalore-Karwar section).
2. 6205/6206 Shimoga-Mysore Intercity Express (serving Mysore-Arsikere section).
(c): Twelve railway stations viz. Mangalore, Hubli, Mysore, Yesvantpur Junction, Alnavar, Bangalore
City, Davangere, Dharwad, Hassan, Londa Junction, Tumkur and Madgaon in the above mentioned sections
were identified as Model Stations for the purpose of providing upgraded passenger amenities.
(d) to (f) Broad gauge rail link between Bangalore and Mangalore/Karwar route already exists via
Mysore and Arsikere stations.