Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna flagged off the inaugural run of Chikkamagaluru – Tirupati Weekly Express train in Chikkamagaluru on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Somanna said that the Indian Railways had taken up extensive modernisation services. The Ministry had planned to eliminate all level crossings within next two years.
Member of the Lok Sabha Kota Srinivasa Poojari, Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council M.K. Pranesh, legislators T.D. Raje Gowda, C.T. Ravi, and others were present.
Published – July 11, 2025 07:25 pm IST