Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the area between Kempegowda International Airport Railway Station (standing) and Bengaluru Cantonment. Minister of State Unions V. Somanna went with him. | Photo Credit: special arrangement
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday (Oct. 5) that the Namo Bharat Rapid will be launched in Bengaluru in the future, benefiting nearby cities, such as Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.
During his visit to Bengaluru, Mr. Vaishnaw conducted a window test between Kempegowda International Airport Railway Station (standing) and Bengaluru Cantonment. He held a meeting with railway officials to review the development works at Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station.
Mr. Vaishnaw, accompanied by Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, inspected the station and discussed the ongoing development projects. “Sir M. Visvesvaraya railway station was the first major station to be redeveloped, followed by ongoing works at Bengaluru Cantonment and Yesvantpur stations,” he said.
He also said that the Railways will start production of large Amrit Bharat Trains Version 2.0 trains with further development. Additionally, the Vande Bharat sleeper trains built at BEML Bengaluru are currently undergoing testing and will be put into service soon.
Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, who was also present, asked the Minister to run more MEMU trains between KSR and Kadugodi during peak hours to decongest the Metro Purple Line. “The Purple Line is often congested at peak times, and additional MEMU trains can help ease the congestion,” said Mr. Mohan.
Published – October 06, 2024 07:20 am IST