Railways sanctions 2x25 kV traction upgrade on Bengaluru–Tumkur section, Karnataka
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways sanctioned conversion of the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV electric traction over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.
Summary
Indian Railways sanctioned the upgradation of the electric traction system on the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway in Karnataka, the Railway Ministry announced on 8 June 2026. The existing 1x25 kV system will be converted to 2x25 kV over 120 track kilometres at a sanctioned cost of ₹162.57 crore. The section is part of Highly Utilized Network (HUN) Route-10 on the Pune–Hubballi–Tumkur–Bengaluru–Salem–Kanniyakumari corridor, and the upgrade will support heavier freight and longer passenger trains.
Key facts
- Announced
- 8 June 2026
- Section
- Bengaluru–Tumkur, South Western Railway
- Upgrade
- 1x25 kV → 2x25 kV, 120 TKM
- Cost
- ₹162.57 crore
- Route
- HUN Route-10
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The project sanctioned on 8 June 2026 for the Bengaluru–Tumkur section involves:
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Correct answer: D — Converting 1x25 kV electric traction to 2x25 kV
The existing 1x25 kV electric traction system will be converted to 2x25 kV over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.