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The electrification of a 1 km stretch of railway track between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar has been stalled due to concerns from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about potential electromagnetic interference with the nearby airport. The DGCA has not granted permission for drawing overhead electric cables due to the proximity...
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of the track to the runway. The railway authorities are exploring options such as track realignment, a tunnel, and a thermal barrier, but none have been finalized. The issue has been ongoing for over two years, causing delays in electrification and forcing the use of diesel engines for passenger trains on the line.