Railway MoS V. Somanna reviews works in Shivamogga, says contractor of new railway line will be blacklisted

Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna has reviewed the progress of various railway projects in Shivamogga, expressing disappointment over delays and announcing that the contractor of the Shivamogga-Shikaripur-Ranebennur broad-gauge railway line will be blacklisted and the work will be re-tendered within two months. Additionally, the first phase of the ₹97 crore coaching depot project at Kote Ganguru near Shivamogga, which includes construction of four railway lines, two pit lines, two passenger platforms, a station building, and a covered shed for maintenance and repair of railway coaches, is expected to be completed soon.

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