Shorter rail route from Bengaluru to Vijayapura likely

BENGALURU: The long-pending plan to operate trains between Bengaluru and Vijayapura, bypassing the Hubballi and Gadag station, has moved a step forward, with South Western Railway (SWR) officials confirming that there are no technical hurdles in implementing it.

However, introducing a new train will require fresh approval from the Railway Board, they said at a review meeting chaired by Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil in Bengaluru on Wednesday.