Budget 2022: Govt allocates Rs 450 cr for Karnataka’s suburban rail
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Budget 2022: Govt allocates Rs 450 cr for Karnataka’s suburban rail

The Union Budget 2022- 23 has brought relief to Karnataka as the Center has allocated Rs 450 crore for the 148 km suburban rail projects in Karnataka.

The Pink Book of the railways, having detailed budget allotments of all projects, was released on Wednesday. In the case of the suburban rail project (2022-23), the budget fixed capital was at Rs 450 crore (capital expenditure- Rs 3,242 crore).

In October 2020, the Center approved the 148 km suburban rail worth Rs 15,657 crore that is still on paper. Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE), responsible for the execution of the project, floated tenders for only one corridor (Byappanahalli-Yeshwantpur-Chikkabanavara), out of the total four corridors.

Funds were allocated for several projects like the doubling of Byappanahalli- Hosur having a length of 48km and Yeshwantpur-Channasandra having a length of 22 km. Also for Bengaluru Cantonment and Whitefield quadrupling. Railways were allocated funds for new lines that include Rayadurga-Tumakuru, Gadag-Wadi, Belagavi-Dharwad, Shivamogga-Ranebennur, and Kudachi-Bagalkot.

Activist Sanjeev Dyamannavar said that they are disappointed that no funds are allocated for new projects including Yeshwanthpur second terminal, Cantonment suburban rail terminal, and automatic signaling system for different sections in Bengaluru.

Rail enthusiast Abhishek R said that the amount allocated for suburban rail is the proposed outlay. If the project is not started on the ground soon, the amount will not be carried forward. Another activist, Pruthvin Reddy, said there was no improvement in the railway budget for the state of Karnataka as 4,458 crore is allocated in 2022-2023 in comparison with Rs 4,468 crore in 2021-2022.

Image Source

Also read: Govt undertakes 14 railway projects worth Rs.220.67 bn

The Union Budget 2022- 23 has brought relief to Karnataka as the Center has allocated Rs 450 crore for the 148 km suburban rail projects in Karnataka. The Pink Book of the railways, having detailed budget allotments of all projects, was released on Wednesday. In the case of the suburban rail project (2022-23), the budget fixed capital was at Rs 450 crore (capital expenditure- Rs 3,242 crore). In October 2020, the Center approved the 148 km suburban rail worth Rs 15,657 crore that is still on paper. Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE), responsible for the execution of the project, floated tenders for only one corridor (Byappanahalli-Yeshwantpur-Chikkabanavara), out of the total four corridors. Funds were allocated for several projects like the doubling of Byappanahalli- Hosur having a length of 48km and Yeshwantpur-Channasandra having a length of 22 km. Also for Bengaluru Cantonment and Whitefield quadrupling. Railways were allocated funds for new lines that include Rayadurga-Tumakuru, Gadag-Wadi, Belagavi-Dharwad, Shivamogga-Ranebennur, and Kudachi-Bagalkot. Activist Sanjeev Dyamannavar said that they are disappointed that no funds are allocated for new projects including Yeshwanthpur second terminal, Cantonment suburban rail terminal, and automatic signaling system for different sections in Bengaluru. Rail enthusiast Abhishek R said that the amount allocated for suburban rail is the proposed outlay. If the project is not started on the ground soon, the amount will not be carried forward. Another activist, Pruthvin Reddy, said there was no improvement in the railway budget for the state of Karnataka as 4,458 crore is allocated in 2022-2023 in comparison with Rs 4,468 crore in 2021-2022. Image Source Also read: Govt undertakes 14 railway projects worth Rs.220.67 bn

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

JNPA Becomes First Indian Port to Cross 10 Million TEU Capacity

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), located at Uran in Navi Mumbai, has become the first port in India to achieve over 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in container handling capacity.With the recent expansion, the port now operates five container terminals with a combined capacity of 10.4 million TEUs, alongside two liquid and two general cargo terminals.Handling more than half of India’s container traffic, JNPA processed 7.05 million TEUs in 2024 and has moved 15.39 million tonnes of containers and 16.64 million tonnes of total cargo in the first two months of FY 2025â..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Nod for Rs. 36.26 billion Expansion of Pune Metro Line 2

The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs.36.26 billion expansion of Pune Metro Line 2, adding 12.75 km of track and 13 new stations to improve east–west connectivity across the city.The project aims to link Pune’s urban core with rapidly growing suburbs, supporting the city’s rising demand for efficient and sustainable transport solutions. This expansion is part of Corridor 2 of the Pune Metro and includes two key routes: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B).It will connect residential, IT, and educational hubs in areas such as Bavdhan, Koth..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Assembly begins for ‘Nayak’ TBM on Thane– Borivali Twin Tunnel Project

The assembly of ‘Nayak’, the first of four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for the Thane–Borivali Twin Tube Tunnel Project, has commenced at the Thane site. Built by German firm Herrenknecht AG and deployed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructure (MEIL), the TBM marks a key milestone in Mumbai’s ambitious 11.8-km underground road corridor beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park.The twin tunnels will reduce the Thane–Borivali travel distance by 12 km and decongest Thane Ghodbunder Road. ‘Nayak’, with a 13.2-metre diameter, is designed to bore through challenging geological conditions ..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?