+
New Railway Terminal to Come Up Near Kempegowda Airport
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

New Railway Terminal to Come Up Near Kempegowda Airport

Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, announced that a new railway terminal will be established near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, to enhance passenger convenience. The terminal is part of the Circular Railway project aimed at connecting Bengaluru’s expanding outskirts.

At a press conference, Somanna confirmed that the survey for the Circular Railway project has been completed. Under the plan, four new terminals will be developed, including the one near the airport. He emphasised that railway infrastructure needs rapid expansion due to Bengaluru’s growing population.

Highlighting government efforts, Somanna stated that after assuming office, he prioritised the completion of old railway projects. Annual railway funding for Karnataka has increased from Rs 8.33 billion to between Rs 70 billion and Rs 80 billion, expediting project execution. He urged the State government to cooperate fully to ensure development.

Responding to a query on railway ticket concessions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, Somanna mentioned that a request has been made to reinstate them. Although ticket prices were reduced by 46 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, he pledged to discuss restoring the concessions with the Prime Minister.

Source: The Hindu Bureau

Minister of State for Railways, V. Somanna, announced that a new railway terminal will be established near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, to enhance passenger convenience. The terminal is part of the Circular Railway project aimed at connecting Bengaluru’s expanding outskirts.At a press conference, Somanna confirmed that the survey for the Circular Railway project has been completed. Under the plan, four new terminals will be developed, including the one near the airport. He emphasised that railway infrastructure needs rapid expansion due to Bengaluru’s growing population.Highlighting government efforts, Somanna stated that after assuming office, he prioritised the completion of old railway projects. Annual railway funding for Karnataka has increased from Rs 8.33 billion to between Rs 70 billion and Rs 80 billion, expediting project execution. He urged the State government to cooperate fully to ensure development.Responding to a query on railway ticket concessions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, Somanna mentioned that a request has been made to reinstate them. Although ticket prices were reduced by 46 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic, he pledged to discuss restoring the concessions with the Prime Minister.Source: The Hindu Bureau

Next Story
Real Estate

MoHUA Sanctions 1.47 Lakh Additional Houses Under PMAY-U 2.0

In a major push towards the Government’s Housing for All mission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved 1,46,582 additional pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) for 14 States/UTs, bringing total sanctions under the revamped scheme to 8.56 lakh.The decision came during the fourth meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, MoHUA, at the Ministry’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg office. Senior officials, State Principal Secretaries, and PMAY-U Mission Directors participated ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Piyush Goyal Inaugurates Expanded ISA Building at Intellectual Property Office

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today inaugurated the newly expanded International Searching Authority (ISA) building at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka, New Delhi, marking a major step forward in India’s intellectual property ecosystem.Addressing the gathering, Goyal highlighted that innovation has been central to India’s heritage for centuries, citing the engineering brilliance of the Konark Temple as a historic example. He emphasised that innovation is not just intellectual property but a symbol of sovereignty, and a key driver in India’s journe..

Next Story
Real Estate

SIEGER Boosts Automation in Mumbai Realty

SIEGER, a leading automation solutions provider, is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the surging demand for precision, high-speed automation in Mumbai’s rapidly growing real estate sector.Operating from a 21,000 m² advanced production hub in Coimbatore—part of a 40,000 m² integrated campus—SIEGER offers complete solutions from design and prototyping to manufacturing and deployment. The fully digitalised facility features CNC machining, QR-coded component tracking, conveyorized powder coating, and a Government of India–certified R&D centre, ensuring unmatc..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?