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Commuter Rail mentioned in the Karnataka State Budget by CM
Written By Sanjeev - 24 February, 2011
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55. The Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Plan for Bangalore has identified the need to take up commuter rail system within the city. The Government has sought permission of the Ministry of Railways for undertaking commuter rail service from Bangalore to Devanahalli, Anekal, Malur, Ramnagara, Nelamangala and beyond, so that persons living on the outskirts of Bangalore would be able to access the Central Business District of Bangalore within a short time. The State would provide its contribution.
http://www.kar.nic.in/finance/bud2011/bsp2011.htm
Its good to see CM of Karnataka clearly mentioning the Commuter Rail in the State Budget. Hope MoS K H Muniyyappa makes his effort for the same.
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MPs should ensure their part at Center
Sanjeev - 24 February, 2011 - 11:56
All the 7 MPs from Bangalore should ensure that Commuter Rail is sanctioned for Bangalore.
Already MR Janardhan Reddy has written letter to all MP's to put pressure on Center to get the project approved by Indian Railways. Looking for positive development.
Atleast its in the master plan now
idontspam - 24 February, 2011 - 12:24
Was listening to him it didnt show under the moolabhoota soukarya section, it showed up under the Bengaluru section of his speech. Of course he hurried thru the entire speech but interesting no allocation made. Not even a token allocation to seed an SPV and its functioning.
idontspam - 26 February, 2011 - 01:51
We are yet to receive a proposal (from the state government)
I would be very curious to see what proposal was recieved from WB state Govt for KRVC, and how much cajoling & begging it took for WB govt to get that going. GoK also needs to share blame for doing lip service here, its heart is not in the right place. Its campaigns in Delhi has been half hearted and useless.
srinidhi - 25 February, 2011 - 07:45
"Propose development of integrated suburban railway network in big metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, says Mamata Banerjee. "
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