Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Railways addresses a question regarding the proposed railway line between Harihara, Honnalli, and Shivamogga in Karnataka. The Shivamogga-Harihar new line project (79 km) was sanctioned on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis with the Government of Karnataka (GoK), with GoK to provide land free of cost. However, the project is currently held up due to GoK's inability to share costs and provide land free of cost. As of April 1, 2025, 25 railway projects are sanctioned in Karnataka.
Key Points / Main Content:
Shivamogga-Harihar New Line Project:
- Sanctioned: 79 km new line project sanctioned.
- Cost Sharing: 50:50 cost sharing between Railways and GoK.
- Land Acquisition: GoK to provide 488 Ha of land free of cost.
- Current Status: Project held up due to GoK's inability to share costs and provide free land.
Overall Railway Projects in Karnataka:
- Projects: 25 projects (15 new lines, 10 doubling) sanctioned.
- Length: Total length of 3,264 km sanctioned.
- Cost: Total cost of ₹42,517 crore.
- Progress: 1,394 km commissioned.
- Expenditure: ₹21,310 crore spent up to March 2025.
Budget Allocation:
- 2009-14: ₹835 crore/year.
- 2025-26: ₹7,564 crore.
Track Commissioning:
- 2009-14: 565 km (113 km/year).
- 2014-25: 1,671 km (152 km/year).
Recently Completed Projects:
- Several doubling and new line projects completed, including Kottur-Harihar New Line (65 km) and Hassan-Bangalore New Line (167 km).
Ongoing Projects:
- Several doubling and new line projects taken up, including Hospet-Hubli-Londa-Vascoda Gama Doubling (312 Km) and Ginigera-Raichur New line (165 Km).
Land Acquisition Delays:
- Projects delayed due to slow land acquisition in Shimoga-Rannebennur, Belgaum-Dharwad, Shimoga-Harihar, Whitefield-Kolar and Hassan-Belur.
- Total Land Required: 8969 Ha.
- Land Acquired: 5657 Ha.
- Balance Land to be Acquired: 3312 Ha.
Factors Affecting Project Completion:
- Land acquisition, forest clearances, shifting utilities, statutory clearances, geological conditions, law and order, and working months.
Impact Analysis:
Government of Karnataka:
Impact: Expected to share project costs and provide land free of cost for the Shivamogga-Harihar new line project. The inability to do so is holding up the project.
Action Required: Reconsider cost-sharing arrangement and expedite land acquisition to facilitate project progress.
Ministry of Railways:
Impact: Overseeing and funding railway projects in Karnataka. Experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues.
Action Required: Continue to engage with the Government of Karnataka to resolve land acquisition issues and ensure project timelines are met. Monitor project progress and budget allocations.
Farmers and Public:
Impact: Potential beneficiaries of improved railway infrastructure, providing better connectivity and transportation options. Delays in projects impact these benefits.
Action Required: Advocate for the timely completion of railway projects through engagement with local and state authorities.
South Western Railway, Central Railway, Southern Railway, and South Central Railway Zones:
Impact: Responsible for implementing and managing railway projects within their respective zones in Karnataka.
Action Required: Update project details on Indian Railways website for public access.
Key Entities Referenced
Harihara Honnalli Shivamogga: A region in Karnataka State where a railway line project is proposed/underway.
Karnataka: A state in India where several railway projects are being implemented.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology.
South Western Railway (SWR): A zonal railway under Indian Railways, covering projects in Karnataka.
Central Railway (CR): A zonal railway under Indian Railways, covering projects in Karnataka.
Southern Railway (SR): A zonal railway under Indian Railways, covering projects in Karnataka.
South Central Railway (SCR): A zonal railway under Indian Railways, covering projects in Karnataka.
Hospet Hubli Londa VascodeGama Doubling: A railway doubling project in Karnataka.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2981
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN HARIHARA-HONNALLI-SHIVAMOGGA
2981. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to carryout survey
for railway line between Harihara - Honnalli - Shivamogga of
Karnataka State; and
(b) if so, details including the benefits to the farmer and public
as a result thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) and (b): Shivamogga-Harihar new line project (79 Km) has been
sanctioned on 50:50 cost sharing basis and land to be provided free
of cost by Government of Karnataka (GoK) at a cost of ₹832 crore.
Railways had requested GoK to acquire entire land of 488 Ha for the
project. However, GoK has shown their inability to share the cost
and to provide land free of cost. The project has been held up on
this account.
Railway infrastructure projects falling fully/partly in the State of
Karnataka are covered under South Western Railway (SWR), Central
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Railway (CR), Southern Railway (SR) and South Central Railway
(SCR) zones of Indian Railways. Zonal Railway wise details of
Railway projects are made available in public domain on Indian
Railway’s website.
As on 01.04.2025, 25 projects (15 new lines, 10 Doubling) of 3,264
km length, costing ₹42,517 crore falling fully/partly in Karnataka are
sanctioned, out of which 1,394 Km length has been commissioned
and an expenditure of ₹21,310 Crore has been incurred upto
March’ 2025. The summary is as under:-
Category No of Total Length Exp
sanctioned Length Commissioned upto Mar'25
Projects (in km) Upto Mar'25 (₹ in cr.)
(Km)
New Line 15 2,034 421 8,794
Doubling/ 10 1,230 973 12,516
Multitracking
Total 25 3,264 1,394 21,310
Budget allocation for infrastructure projects and safety works,
falling fully/partly in the State of Karnataka is as under:
Period Outlay
2009-14 ₹835 crore/year
2025-26 ₹7,564 crore (more than 9 times)
The details of commissioning/laying of new track falling fully/partly
in the State of Karnataka during 2009-14 and 2014-25 is as under:
Period Total Track Average Track
Commissioned Commissioned
2009-14 565 Km 113 Km/year
2014-25 1,671 Km 152 Km/year (34% more)
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Details of some of the recently completed projects falling
fully/partly in Karnataka are as under :
S. Project Cost
No (₹in Crores)
1 Kottur-Harihar New Line (65 km) 468
2 Hassan-Bangalore New Line (167 km) 1290
3 Bidar-Gulbarga New Line (110 km) 1543
4 Shivani-Hosadurga Road Doubling (10 km) 50
5 Shivani-Birur Doubling (29 km) 143
6 Hosadurga-Chikjajur Doubling (29 km) 260
7 Ramanagram-Mysore patch Doubling (94 km) 998
8 Yelahanka–Chennasadra Doubling (13 km) 108
9 Yeshwantpur-Yelahanka Doubling (12 km) 95
10 Netrawati-Mangalore Central Doubling
28
(2 km)
11 Kankanadi-Panambur Doubling (19 km) 350
12 Arsikere-Tumkur Doubling (96 km) 758
13 Yelahanka-Penukonda Doubling (123 km) 1104
14 Daund-Gulbarga Doubling (225 km) 3182
15 Hubli-Chikjajur Doubling (190 km) 1850
Some of the projects falling fully/partly in Karnataka which have been
taken up are as under:
Cost
S No. Project
(₹ in Crores)
1 Hospet-Hubli-Londa-Vasco-de-Gama Doubling 4153
(312 Km)
2 Toranagallu-Ranjithpura Doubling (23 Km) 147
3 Hotgi-Gadag Doubling (284 Km) 2459
4 Ginigera – Raichur New line (165 Km) 3401
5 Gadag – Wadi New line (257 Km) 2842
6 Bagalkot – Kudachi New line (142 Km) 1649
7 Tumkur – Rayadurga New line (207 Km) 2496
8 Tumkur – Davangere New line (182 Km) 2142
9 Chikmagalur – Belur New line (22 Km) 290
10 Kadur – Chikmagalur New line (46 Km) 535
11 Baiyyapanahalli – Hosur Doubling (48 Km) 336
12 Yeshwanthpur–Channasandra Doubling (22 Km) 314
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Despite the fact that Government of India has been progressively
allocating record funds for railway projects, many projects in
Karnataka are still delayed due to slow pace of land acquisition.
Some of the projects delayed due to land acquisition are given as
under:-
Total Land Balance
S Land acquired Land to be
Project
No. required (in Ha) acquired
(in Ha) (in Ha)
1 Shimoga - Rannebennur
559 226 333
New line (96 Km)
2 Belgaum - Dharwad New
531 0 531
line (73 Km)
3 Shimoga - Harihar New line
488 0 488
(79 Km)
4 Whitefield-Kolar New line
337 0 337
(53 km)
5 Hassan-Belur New Line
206 0 206
(27 km)
Summary of the status of land acquisition in Karnataka is as under:-
Total Land required for Projects in Karnataka 8969 Ha
Land Acquired 5657 Ha (63%)
Balance Land to be acquired 3312 Ha (37%)
Completion of Railway project/s depends on various factors like
quick land acquisition by State Government, forest clearance by
officials of forest department, shifting of infringing utilities,
statutory clearances from various authorities, geological and
topographical conditions of area, law and order situation in the area
of project/s site, number of working months in a year for particular
project site etc. All these factors affect the completion time and
cost of the project/s.
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