Mangaluru under SWR: Integration aimed at overall development of coastal Karnataka, not just Mangaluru, say forums
The forums said the integration was meant to facilitate the development of the entire 300-odd-km coastal railway network and not to trouble people in other parts of coastal Karnataka
Railway passengers associations from Kundapura and Uttara Kannada districts have clarified that the integration of the Mangaluru Railway Region with the South Western Railway’s Mysuru Division aims to improve overall operational efficiency and railway infrastructure across coastal Karnataka. The forums responded to Dakshina Kannada District Rail's statement, emphasizing that railway development and train services should not be focused solely on Mangaluru.
The integration is intended to facilitate the development of the entire 300-odd-kilometer coastal railway network rather than prioritize services exclusively for Mangaluru. The associations stressed that no one should assume Mangaluru should receive the first priority, as Indian Railways belongs to everyone. They also pointed out that the proposed Yeshwantpur-Madgaon-Yeshwantpur Vande Bharat Express would not bypass Mangaluru, as it runs via Mangaluru Junction.
The forums urged the South Western Railway to develop stations on the outskirts of Mangaluru, such as Farangipet, Padil Cabin, and Kenjar/Jokatte, to serve passengers in the city and surrounding areas. They argued that routing through trains into Mangaluru Central would inconvenience long-distance travelers, as Mangaluru Central is not a principal station for passengers traveling along the 300-kilometer coastal stretch from Surathkal to Karwar.
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