Chikkamagaluru-Tirupati weekly express train flagged off
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Somanna said that the Indian Railways had taken up extensive modernisation services. The Ministry had planned to eliminate all level crossings within next two years.
Member of the Lok Sabha Kota Srinivasa Poojari, Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council M.K. Pranesh, legislators T.D. Raje Gowda, C.T. Ravi, and others were present.
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