Overview

• The Railway Board has sanctioned Final Location Surveys (FLS) for two proposed rail lines under the South Western Railway zone in Karnataka.
• The 162 km Almatti–Yadgir line will cost ₹4.05 crore for the survey and aims to connect northern Karnataka to major economic corridors.
• The 73 km Bhadravathi–Chikjajur line, with a survey cost of ₹1.825 crore, will enhance intra-state connectivity in central Karnataka.
• Together, the surveys represent an investment of ₹5.875 crore and signify the first step in detailed planning for these rail projects.
• These initiatives align with broader efforts to modernize India's rail network, complementing other ongoing projects like the recently inaugurated Gadag-Wadi Railway line.