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Blog Entry# 4370248
Posted: Jul 05 2019 (12:31)

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Last Response: Jul 07 2019 (09:30)
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Jul 05 2019 (12:30)   Modernisation of Konkan Railway to boost tourism

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Entry# 4370248   News Entry# 386041         Tags   Past Edits
Margao: Part doubling of the Konkan Railway route, setting up of new stations, route electrification and other capacity enhancement works that are under way, will boost...

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- doubling project of Konkan Railway was initiated by the then RM Mr. Prabhu.
- However, there were confusing reports in past regarding the project
- It was reported that Mr. Prabhu wanted to go for full stretch doubling of KR at cost of 10000-15000 Cr. Rs.
- Later it was reported that doubling shall be done in 3 patches i.e. from Roha
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& Mangalore (Manglore-Udupi)ends, in addition to small stretch in Goa sector.
- Finally work could start from Roha to Veer (47 kms) which is likely to be completed in a year or two. Work from southern end/ Goa sector has probably not started yet. It was reported that work from Veer to Chiplun (81 kms) shall also be taken up.
- With departure of Mr Prabhu from Rly Ministry, KR doubling is no longer a priority. However, electrification is going on briskly, in line with IR policy to electrify all BG routes in coming few years.

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