28-07-2025
Mysuru MP reviews railway infrastructure projects
MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Monday visited Mysuru Railway Station and chaired a review meeting with officials of South Western Railway, Mysuru division, to assess the progress of various railway infrastructure projects and development initiatives in the region.
Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, along with Shammas Hameed, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, and other senior officials of the division were present during the meeting.
During the interaction, Mr. Yaduveer was briefed on key infrastructure and service-related developments across the division. A major point of discussion was the Final Location Survey for the doubling of the Mysuru–Chamarajanagar railway line, covering a stretch of 60 km. The field survey for this project has been completed, and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently under preparation. The DPR is targeted for submission to the Railway Board by August 2025.
Another significant project reviewed was the doubling of the Arsikere–Mysuru railway line via Hassan, spanning 165.8 km. The Railway Board sanctioned the Final Location Survey for this section on August 14, 2024. A helicopter-based aerial survey has been completed, and the land survey is currently in progress. Once completed, this project is expected to enhance train-handling capacity and improve operational efficiency along this important corridor, a press release from the division said.
The meeting also focused on the development of a new terminal at Naganahalli, which is expected to ease congestion at the Mysuru Railway Station. The proposed infrastructure includes widening of the existing platform (580 metres long and 10.5 metres wide), construction of a passenger running line and a stabling line (each with a clear standing length of 760 metres), a shunting neck (750 metres), a dry pit line, a machine siding (350 metres), and a platform shelter covering 1,176 square metres. Additionally, the extension of four minor bridges and one Road under Bridge (RUB) has been planned to support the new yard layout, according to Girish Dharmaraj Kalagonda, Divisional Commercial Manager.
A total of 8 acres and 29 guntas of land has been identified for the acquisition of the Naganahalli terminal project. Mr. Yaduveer was requested to extend support in expediting the land acquisition process.
Sanctioned during the financial year 2022–23, the Naganahalli terminal project also includes five platforms, five running lines, four stabling lines, a shunting neck, a new station building, a foot overbridge, a subway, a pit line, reconstruction of staff quarters, service buildings, and improved staff amenities.
Two passenger service-related issues were also discussed during the meeting. The first was the proposal to shift the India Post Passenger Reservation System (IPPRS) from Virajpet to Madikeri, aiming to serve a larger population more effectively. The second was a request for rent-free accommodation for the PRS counter at Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, to ensure sustainability and reduce rental expenditure.
Mr. Yaduveer appreciated the efforts of the Railway division and offered suggestions for further strengthening rail connectivity and improving passenger amenities in the region.
