Four new railway lines and eight new railway projects have been sanctioned on a cost sharing basis, apart from five under PPP (Public Private Partnership). Nine new trains are proposed in the Budget and extension of some trains has also been approved for Karnataka, he said in a letter to her.
He reiterated that the Karnataka government would stand by its commitment to contribute its share for the projects taken up under cost-sharing basis.
"I am sure if all the above projects are implemented on time, it will go a long way in improving railway connectivity in the state and also help in its economic development", he added.
(Published 27 February 2010, 14:17 IST)
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