Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Indian Railways connects Chikkamagaluru by rail
Indian Railways has opened a new 56 km stretch of the Kadur–Chikkamagaluru–Belur railway line in Karnataka.
This is part of a 68 km project that will connect remote and hilly areas, making it easier for people to travel and for goods to move.
The new line will also make it simpler for tourists to visit Belur, which has a famous temple.
Once finished, the entire line will help connect different parts of Karnataka better.
Some train services will be temporarily delayed due to maintenance work on another part of the railway.
The line will also help coffee farmers transport their goods more easily, which could make the local economy stronger.
The area is known for its beautiful nature, like mountains and waterfalls, and the new train line will make it easier for people to visit these places.
Indian Railways has commissioned 56 km of the 68 km Kadur–Chikkamagaluru–Belur new railway line in Karnataka.
This marks the first-ever rail connectivity to the remote and hilly terrain of Chikkamagaluru, known for its coffee plantations and cultural heritage.
The project, sanctioned in 1997, has overcome numerous delays to bring modern transportation to the region, promising to transform local economies and boost tourism.
The new line is expected to revolutionize logistics for coffee farmers, reducing transportation costs and enhancing competitiveness in global markets.
The line improves access to Belur in Hassan district, home to the iconic Chennakeshava Temple, and is projected to increase tourism by 20-25%.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Commissioned 56 km of the Kadur–Chikkamagaluru–Belur new railway line
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To improve connectivity in hilly and remote regions, support local economies, and enhance tourism
- Project Name
- Kadur–Chikkamagaluru–Belur New Line Project
- Total Length
- 68 km
- Commissioned Length
- 56 km
- Benefits
- First-time rail connectivity to Chikkamagaluru, improved access to Belur
- Expected Impact
- Boost to local economies, tourism, and regional development
- Maintenance Impact
- Temporary regulation of certain train services
- Key Attractions
- Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri hills, Hebbe and Jhari waterfalls, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Chennakeshava Temple
- Economic Impact
- Potential 20-25% surge in tourism, reduced transportation costs for coffee exports
