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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Wait for MEMU trains to Tumakuru gets longer

Though South Western Railways (SWR) has completed the electrification of the railway line between Bengaluru and Tumakuru, it has yet to start running MEMU trains.

Amidst growing demand from commuters, SWR officials said they cannot run MEMU trains until electrification is completed along the line till Arsikere, which is 96 km from Tumakuru. Commuters may have to wait till December to travel in MEMU trains. However, SWR officials said there are sufficient DEMU trains plying this route. 

‘Rise in ridership, services not sufficient’

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