The Union Budget 2022-23 has allocated ₹39.15 crore for various works in Mangaluru Railway Region.
For the ongoing line doubling work between Mangaluru Junction and Panambur including the Kulashekara tunnel, the budget has earmarked ₹35 crore, as per the Pink Book for Southern Railway released by the Railway Ministry on Wednesday.
Similarly, ₹2.4 crore has been allocated for the line doubling work between Netravathi Cabin and Mangaluru Central Station, which is almost complete.
Towards the much-needed demand for construction of additional platforms at the Central, the budget has allocated ₹1.5 crore. Construction of the new pit lines is under way and scheduled for completion this month. Thereafter, the Railways will take up work on the new platforms, 4 and 5.
The budget has also earmarked ₹25 lakh for developing the second entry on Attavara side for the Central Station.
