Archive · 19 May 2025
Gadag-Wadi Railway Line Opens After Long Anticipation
Imagine a brand new train track that's finally ready after many years!
It's the Gadag-Wadi railway line, and it's a big deal for people in North Karnataka.
This new track will make it easier to travel around.
The government helped pay for the project, which was started way back in 1911!
The first part of the track is now open, and a train will start running between Hubballi and Kushtagi.
The project has been done in stages, and the state government played a vital role.
It's been a long time coming, but now people can enjoy a new way to travel!
The Gadag-Wadi railway line (257km) begins operation, with a budget of Rs 2,841.8 crore.
V Somanna launched the first passenger train service from Hubballi to Kushtagi.
The project's origins date back to 1911, with revival in 1996.
56.1 km of the line has been completed in phases.
Political dynamics arose regarding the inauguration event.
- Who
- V Somanna and Basavaraj Rayareddy
- What
- The Gadag-Wadi railway line began operations with the first passenger train service.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kushtagi, North Karnataka
- Why
- To improve connectivity in North Karnataka.
Basavaraj Rayareddy
V Somanna and Basavaraj Kyavater
Inauguration Location and Participation
Basavaraj Rayareddy
Expected to be the one to inaugurate the railway service.
V Somanna and Basavaraj Kyavater
Organized the event in Kushtagi, did not involve Rayareddy.
- Line Length
- 257km
- Budget
- Rs 2,841.8 crore
- Completed Length
- 56.1km
- Project Start (Interest)
- 1911
- State Govt Contribution
- Rs 489.9 crore (as of March 31, 2025)
- Route
- Hubballi to Kushtagi