Railway ministry blames land acquisition hurdles for delays in West Bengal projects
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Railway ministry blames land acquisition hurdles for delays in West Bengal projects

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Railways has reported significant delays in several railway infrastructure projects across West Bengal, primarily due to challenges in land acquisition, an official statement said. Railways pointed out some key projects experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues include: Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham new line : requires 106.86 hectares; only 0.17 hectares acquired. The completion of railway projects depends on various factors, including prompt land acquisition by state governments, forest clearances, cost-sharing deposits, shifting of utilities, statutory clearances, geological and topographical conditions, law and order situations, and climatic conditions affecting the number of working months available annually, the ministry said. The ministry emphasises that while the government is prepared to execute these projects, their success heavily relies on the support and cooperation of the West Bengal government in expediting land acquisition processes, the statement said.

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'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt
4 days, 4 hours ago

'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt

ABP News  

Kolkata, Dec 21 The Ministry of Railways has reported significant delays in several railway infrastructure projects across West Bengal, primarily due to challenges in land acquisition, an official statement said. Railways pointed out some key projects experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues include: Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham new line : requires 106.86 hectares; only 0.17 hectares acquired. The completion of railway projects …

Railways Minister flags land acquisition delays in Kerala, Rs12,350 crore projects stalled
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Railways Minister flags land acquisition delays in Kerala, Rs12,350 crore projects stalled

Op India  

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting delays in land acquisition for major railway projects in the state. The Union Minister pointed out that the Kerala government had acquired only 64 hectares of land out of the 470 hectares required for various railway projects, despite the Centre releasing Rs2,100 crore to facilitate the process. …

Cabinet approves railway projects worth ₹7,927 crore; Mumbai-Prayagraj route to benefit
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Cabinet approves railway projects worth ₹7,927 crore; Mumbai-Prayagraj route to benefit

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved three projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of approximately ₹7,927 crore. The proposed multi-tracking projects will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections between Mumbai and Prayagraj, the Ministry of Railways stated. The proposed multi-tracking projects will enhance connectivity to two …

Union budget trims funding for Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project by ₹100 crore
5 months ago

Union budget trims funding for Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project by ₹100 crore

Hindustan Times  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday allocated ₹350 crore to the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project in the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a reduction of ₹100 crore compared to the previous year's allocation of ₹450 crore. The 148 km Bengaluru suburban rail proposal with four corridors has been a much delayed project, languishing for decades. The …

Shettar asks officers to speed up work on Belagavi-Kittur-Hubballi railway line
6 months, 1 week ago

Shettar asks officers to speed up work on Belagavi-Kittur-Hubballi railway line

The Hindu  

Jagdish Shettar, Lok Sabha member, has asked officers to speed up work on laying the new railway line between Belagavi and Hubballi via Kittur. Revenue officers should speed up land acquisition and hand it over to railway officials to start civil works,” Mr. Shettar said. Land acquisition pending Officers told him that of the total 600 acres was required for …

In major leap, South Western Railway leases 114 acres land for Bengaluru Suburban Railway project's Corridor-4
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In major leap, South Western Railway leases 114 acres land for Bengaluru Suburban Railway project's Corridor-4

Hindustan Times  

The South Western Railway on Tuesday gave as much as 114.472 acres of land to the long overdue Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project for the construction of its Corridor-4, from Heelalige to Rajanukunte in Bengaluru, making way for huge progress. The Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru suburban rail project is called ‘Kanaka Line’. The Railways handed over the land to the Rail …

₹93.32 crore sanctioned for various Railway projects in Karnataka: MB Patil
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₹93.32 crore sanctioned for various Railway projects in Karnataka: MB Patil

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil said on Monday that a total of ₹93.32 crore has been sanctioned for the Tumkuru-Davanagere and Gadag-Wadi Railway projects, which are in the final stages of the land acquisition process. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan A statement issued by the Minister's office said, " ₹57.63 crore has been released for the …

Bengaluru suburban rail project sluggish
11 months ago

Bengaluru suburban rail project sluggish

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The only corridor of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail where work has started -- Corridor 2 from Benniganahalli to Chikkabannavar -- is proceeding at a sluggish pace, though one-and-a-half years have elapsed since the work order was issued. ‘Labour situation has improved now’ Larsen & Toubro Ltd got the contract for the Rs 859.67 crore corridor from the project nodal …

Bengaluru to get suburban rail corridor-2 in just over two years, says Karnataka minister MB Patil
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru to get suburban rail corridor-2 in just over two years, says Karnataka minister MB Patil

Hindustan Times  

In good news for frequent commuters, Bengaluru city is expected to get the second corridor of the long impending suburban rail project ready in just over two years, according to Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure Development MB Patil. The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project needs 157 acres of railway land and officials are working on acquiring the same. In total, the Bengaluru …

Railway projects in AP derail as state govt struggles to meet its share
3 years, 2 months ago

Railway projects in AP derail as state govt struggles to meet its share

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The bankrupt Andhra Pradesh government has expressed unwillingness to honour the cost-sharing agreement with the Indian Railways, leading to the derailment of several major rail projects in the state. The state government has to spend at least Rs 4,000 crore from its coffers to put the railway projects back on track but, given its precarious financial position, that looks …

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