Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway Line Status
Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway Line Status
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO: 134
ANSWERED ON: 27.11.2025
Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway Line
Narayana Swamy Abbaiah
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the status of the survey for Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway line along with the reasons for delay in conducting the survey, if any;
(b) the status of land acquisition for Chitradurga-Davanagere Railway line;
(c) the details of land acquisition completed so far for the project; and
(d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the land acquisition process along with the reasons for delay, if any, in this regard?
ANSWER – MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 134 BY SHRI A. NARAYANA SWAMY TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 27.11.2025 REGARDING TUMKUR-CHITRADURGA-DAVANAGERE RAILWAY LINE
(a) to (d): Tumkur-Chitradurga-Davangere new line project (191 Km) was included in the Budget 2025-12. Project is on cost sharing basis with State Government of Karnataka, in which State Government of Karnataka is providing land free of cost and sharing 50% of construction cost of the project.
Latest cost of this project is Rs. 1801.01 crore. An expenditure of Rs. 39.99 crore has been incurred on this project upto March, 2019. An outlay of Rs. 115 crore has been provided for this project for the year 2025-20.
Final Location Survey for this new line project has been completed and land acquisition documents have been submitted to the Government of Karnataka during 2025-13 and 2025-14. State Government has initiated land acquisition, under New Land Acquisition Act 2013, which requires Social Impact Assessment Study, land acquisition process could be started in 2016. Status of land acquisition for the project is as under:-
Total revenue land required for the project is 2246.06 acre, out of which, State Government has handed over 135.66 acre land for Urakere-Timmarayanahalli section (12 Km) to Railway in 2025. State Government has to expedite land acquisition of balance 2110.40 acre revenue land and also to expedite Forest land diversion of 34.66 acre forest land.
Work will be taken up in full swing only after the required land is handed over to Railway and forestry clearance for forest land is given by the State Government of Karnataka and concerned Authorities.
Regular meetings are being held with the State Authorities including Chief Secretary of Karnataka Government to expedite the land acquisition. Government of Karnataka has also expressed its intent for quick land acquisition at various meetings.
Here’s the latest verified status on the Tumkur – Chitradurga – Davanagere New Railway Line Project in Karnataka (as of mid‑2025):
Contents
🚄 Project Overview
- A 191 km new broad-gauge railway line connecting Tumakuru ⇄ Chitradurga ⇄ Davanagere.
- Sanctioned in 2025–12 with an estimated project cost of ~₹1,801 crore shared 50:50 between Indian Railways and the Karnataka state government.
- The alignment includes 17 new stations and 1 halt, passing majorly through Sira, Hiriyuru, Chitradurga, Lakshmisagar, Tholahunse, with a maintenance yard at Thimmarajanahalli near Tumkur serving an industrial corridor.
📍 Key Progress Updates
✅ Land Acquisition
- Approximately 85% of required land has been acquired as of mid‑2025, including nearly all 236 acres needed in Davanagere district.
- Remaining land acquisition is under way in Chitradurga and Tumkur regions.
🚧 Construction & Survey Work
- Tendering and initial civil works have commenced.
- Railway and Railway Minister MoS V. Somanna inspected progress, emphasizing timely completion and replacement of level crossings with ROBs/RUBs.
- In Tumkur district, Thimmarajanahalli yard and goods shed development is ongoing to support industrial logistics.
⏳ Timelines & Target Completion
- Minister Somanna stated the line is expected to be fully completed and operational by December 2027.
- A parliamentary review in May 2025 reaffirmed the timeline and urged state cooperation in land handover.
🧭 Strategic Importance
- The new line will reduce the distance between Tumkur and Davanagere by ~65 km, boosting passenger and freight efficiency.
- It forms a critical part of the Chennai–Bengaluru–Belagavi industrial corridor, improving connectivity across Karnataka’s heartland.
- Supports development in underserved towns—Hiriyuru, Shira, Sira—which previously lacked rail access.
📋 Snapshot Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Route Length | 191 km (Tumkur–Chitradurga–Davanagere) |
| Estimated Cost | ₹1,801 crore |
| Land Acquisition | ~85% completed; 236 acres in Davanagere mostly secured |
| Construction Work | Tender awarded; civil works underway in multiple segments |
| Expected Completion | By December 2027 |
| New Stations | 17 new stations + 1 halt on alignment |
| Key Junctions | Thimmarajanahalli yard, Chitradurga, Tumkur industrial node |
💬 Community & Industry Insight
“This project had lingered for over a decade—now with land nearly cleared and construction underway, it symbolizes renewed planning momentum in Karnataka.”
Reddit discussions highlight frustration over old delays, noting the recent push reflects improved state–centre coordination.
✅ Final Takeaway
- The Tumkur–Chitradurga–Davanagere new line has transitioned from planning to execution—with major milestones achieved in land acquisition and formal construction.
- A clear target of December 2027 exists for project completion.
- The line promises major improvements in connectivity, economic linkages, and infrastructure efficiency in central Karnataka.
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