Railways take up feasibility survey for track realignment near Mysuru airport
1 month ago

Railways take up feasibility survey for track realignment near Mysuru airport

The Hindu  

Technical issues which evaded solution for completing the railway track electrification work near the city airport is likely to be resolved in due course, with the authorities set to opt for either track realignment or take up underground construction. The track electrification work between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar has been completed at a cost of nearly ₹20 crore, but a short stretch near the airport at Mandakalli has not been taken up as the Airport Authority of India has refused to issue No Objection Certificate to proceed with the works. The railway authorities have invited tenders for conducting feasibility survey for shifting of the existing railway alignment near the affected area close to the airport. S. Yogendra, a railway activist advocating greater railway connectivity as mass transport system, said introduction of MEMU trains has also been affected due to non-completion of track electrification.

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Track electrification impasse: Feasibility studies under way for track diversion
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Track electrification impasse: Feasibility studies under way for track diversion

The Hindu  

The impasse over the electrification of a small stretch of track over the Mysuru-Nanjangud section close to the Mysuru airport continues with the Airport Authority of India and DGCA denying permission to the Railways to carry out the works. The permission has been denied on the grounds that the electromagnetic disturbance from the overhead cables powering the locomotive, could affect …

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