Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Jun 10: The capacity of the railway line between Mangaluru and Hassan has been enhanced in order to enable it to function as a catalyst for boosting the state's economy.
Hassan-Mangalore Rail Development Company Ltd has installed limited signal system and crossing clearance at two stations. With this, 24 trains can move on this route.
Crossing has now been permitted in Yedakumeri and Kadagaravalli stations. In the past, till the other train completed its journey, the next train could not pass it. Now, with the new signal systems, additional trains can run on the route, it is learnt.
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Trains move at 30 km per hour speed between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya stations, distance between which is 55 km. At present, three passenger trains move on this route. Additional goods trains can be introduced on this route to transport fertilisers to various parts of Karnataka from Mangaluru, authorities said.