The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the survey for a new railway line connecting Shravanabelagola with Madikeri.
The letter sanctioning the project was issued on May 12 and the railway line will connect the hinterland in parts of Hassan and pass through Holenarsipur, Arkalgud, Konanur and Kushalnagar.
The length of the proposed railway line is 117 km and the Preliminary Engineering and Traffic (PET) Survey or the Techno Economic Survey will cost ₹58.5 lakh, according to the Railway Board.
