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CRS could commence if Binny Mill land is given: Kharge
Written By Sanjeev - 29 September, 2013
Bangalore CRS Commuter rail Namma Railu Commuter rail Suburban Rail
Railway Minister Mallikarjuna Kharge on Saturday urged the State government to hasten acquisition process of Binny Mill land abutting the City Railway Station so that the Railways can make a beginning with the Commuter Rail System (CRS) for Bangalore.
Speaking after flagging off the Yeshwanthpur-Mangalore Weekly Express here, Mr. Kharge said the Railways has already parted with its land to facilitate construction of the Okalipura signal-free corridor. Now it is for the State to reciprocate and complete the process of exchange of land. The government has already issued the final acquisition notification and the formality of handing over it to the railways is remaining, he said.
Citing Saint Kabir, who said whatever is to be done tomorrow is to be done today and what is to be done today should be done immediately, he asked the government to do the job immediately. The three-acre 16 gunta Binny Mill land could help the Railways to expand the City Station operations and introduce more trains besides catering to the requirement of the CRS, he said.
Speaking earlier, Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who represents Gandhinagar constituency in which the City Railway Station falls, urged Mr. Kharge to upgrade the station to world-class standards. Bangalore is an international city and requires world-class station too, he said. Mr. Rao also urged Mr. Kharge to commence CRS in association with the State government.
Voicing the concern of railway colony residents, who are also his voters, Mr. Rao urged the Minister to get a sophisticated community hall constructed for the residents. The existing one is not in a good condition and a new one is required for family and social functions of the residents, the Minister said.
This is classif case how we can delay the project implementation.
Has Railway Minister and GOK setup the required SPV for Bangalore suburban Rail??? Why is that Bangalore - Bangarpet trains till running with conventional rakes??? Same thing between Bangalore -Tumkur shutell service running with conventional Railway engines with reversal
COMMENTS
idontspam - 30 October, 2013 - 01:45
One positive thing they should do is make it have a halt in YPR & terminate it in nelamangala instead.
Meeting between Sudharshan Mantri and Dinesh Gundu Rao Minister
Sanjeev - 29 September, 2013 - 03:51
On saturday afternoon, Sudhershan Mantri met Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao at Vidhan Soudha on the Bangalore Suburban Rail. He explained him on the existing status.
Thanks Sudharshan for your this efforts.
It seems GOK is making some progress on this and finally taking posession of 3 Acers of Binny Mill Land for SWR with cost of 60 - 70 Crore. Cabinet decision is in the process for the same and soon this land will be given to SWR.
Also Dinesh Gundu Rao minister is serious about getting CRS / Suburban Rail for Bangalore.
With this Railway should come forward and DPR should be submitted soon and SPV to come existence.
Some thoughts on why CRS is not progressing
Sanjeev - 29 September, 2013 - 03:53
As the indications coming out, Failur of political push for the CRS has not seen the light of the day.
Even earlier Yeddi Govt had allocated Rs 500 Crore and which ermarked of the CRS has been diverted later and now hardly any funds been allocated for CRS.
Good to see that Bangalore Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao requesting
Sanjeev - 29 September, 2013 - 03:44
He has requesting Railway Minister to commence the CRS in association with State Govt.
Its finally MLA from bangalore taking some interest. GOK and Railway should take this without delay and ensure this is done soon.
amithpallavoor - 26 August, 2014 - 10:44
Looks like DV Sadanada Gowda is keen on the bullet train to Ahmedabad but not keen on the CRS for Bangalore.
http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/bullet-train-tops-modi%E2%80%99s-japan-agenda-972
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