{"id":4663,"date":"2025-08-02T07:16:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4663"},"modified":"2025-08-02T07:16:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:16:17","slug":"miraj-londa-railway-project-recent-details-gadag-hotgi-double-line-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/miraj-londa-railway-project-recent-details-gadag-hotgi-double-line-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Miraj-Londa Railway Project Recent Details | Gadag-Hotgi Double Line Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miraj-Londa Railway Project Recent Details | Gadag-Hotgi Double Line Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

SHRI SURESH ANGADI, HON\u2019BLE MINISTER OF STATE OF RAILWAYS REVIEWS LONDA-MIRAJ AND GADAG-HOTGI DOUBLING PROJECT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shri Suresh Angadi, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State of Railways conducted a review meeting with General Managers and other officials of South Western Railway, Central Railway and South Central Railway through Video Conference on 17.07.2025.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Shri Angadi reviewed the progress of Miraj-Londa and Gadag-Hotgi double line project.<\/p>\n

The 186 Km of Londa-Miraj doubling project is being executed in 7 phases. In Phase-I, 16 Km of doubling between Ghataprabha and Chikkodi Road has been completed and commissioned during December, 2025.<\/p>\n

In Phase-II, the doubling of 31 Km between Chikkodi Road-Raybag-Chinchli-Kudachi, in Phase-III, 25 Km of Khanapur-Desur-Belagavi doubling, in Phase-IV 25 Km of Londa-Khanapur doubling, in Phase-V, 27 Km of Belagavi-Suldhal doubling, in Phase-VI, 30 Km of Suldhal- Ghataprabha doubling, in Phase-VII, 33 Km of Kudachi-Miraj doubling works are being executed. Due to COVID-19, work has slowed down from March, 2025. Work recommenced from last week of June, 2025 with limited number of manpower, so as to maintain social distancing.<\/p>\n

Shri Suresh Angadi instructed the Officials to expedite this double line project along with electrification and to complete in two years.<\/p>\n

Road Over Bridge works at Belagavi and Raybag area were also reviewed and Hon\u2019ble MoSR instructed to complete the works in time bound manner.<\/p>\n

Shri Suresh Angadi also reviewed the 284 Km doubling work of Gadag-Hotgi. Already 115 Km of doubling has been completed. Another 33 Km between Lachyan and Hotgi doubling is also expected to be commissioned shortly. Once this 33 Km is commissioned a total 148 Km of line from Hotgi to Wandal will become double line. Shri Suresh Angadi instructed the Officials to complete the remaining double line work by 2025.<\/p>\n

Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, GM\/SWR; hri K.C. Swami, Chief Administrative Officer, Construction; Shri B.G. Mallya, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer; Shri Prem Narayan, Chief Engineer, Construction and Shri T.V. Bhushan, Chief Engineer, Construction, Hubballi from South Western Railway have attended the Video Conference.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest on both the Miraj\u2013Londa Railway Project<\/strong> and the Gadag\u2013Hotgi Doubling Project<\/strong>, focusing on recent developments and how they interlink with broader network upgrades:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Miraj\u2013Londa Railway Project (Doubling & Electrification)<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udd27 Project Scope & History<\/h3>\n
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  • The Pune\u2013Miraj\u2013Londa line<\/strong> extends ~468\u202fkm: ~280\u202fkm under Central Railway (Pune\u2013Miraj) and ~188\u202fkm under South Western Railway (Miraj\u2013Londa)<\/li>\n
  • The Miraj\u2013Londa doubling<\/strong>, spanning ~186\u202fkm, is executed in 7 phases<\/strong>. Phase I (Ghataprabha\u2013Chikkodi Road, 16\u202fkm) was commissioned in December 2025. Remaining phases are underway, but work slowed due to COVID-19; resumed mid\u20112025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udcc8 Capacity Upgrades & Speed<\/h3>\n
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    • During the lockdown, SWR rebuilt 4 minor bridges<\/strong> on the Miraj\u2013Londa section to improve safety and rail capacity without disrupting normal service<\/li>\n
    • The Commissioner of Railway Safety<\/strong> approved increasing the sectional speed<\/strong> on the Londa\u2013Miraj stretch from 100\u202fkm\/h to 110\u202fkm\/h<\/strong> thanks to improved tracks and maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\ude89 Operations & Future Enhancements<\/h3>\n
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      • As of mid\u20112023, approximately 154\u202fkm of the doubling<\/strong> had been completed, with recent sections like Ugarkhurd\u2013Vijayanagar (18.5\u202fkm)<\/strong> formally inspected and commissioned with major and minor bridges completed too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Miraj Chord Line Project<\/h2>\n
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        • A 1.73\u2011km chord line<\/strong> project at Miraj Junction<\/strong> was approved in June 2025<\/strong>, costing Rs\u202f128.78\u202fcrore. Its purpose is to decongest Miraj Junction<\/strong> by avoiding up to 120-minute engine or brake-van reversals for trains coming from Kurduwadi\/Hubballi heading toward Kolhapur, thus improving operational efficiency for both freight and passenger services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udd01 Gadag\u2013Hotgi Doubling Project (Connected Corridor)<\/h2>\n
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          • Sanctioned in 2025\u201315<\/strong>, the Gadag\u2013Hotgi section (148\u202fkm)<\/strong> is being doubled and electrified. The Hotgi\u2013Kudgi portion (134\u202fkm) was funded by NTPC under a customer-funded model and commissioned between 2025 and 2025. Other sub-sections like Hole Alur\u2013Badami (19\u202fkm)<\/strong> and Badami\u2013Guledagudda (13.2\u202fkm)<\/strong> were commissioned in FY\u202f2025\u201323. Remaining sections (e.g., Guledagudda\u2013Almatti, Almatti\u2013Wandal) are targeted for completion by December 2025 and FY 2025\u201324, respectively<\/li>\n
          • Recent tenders include slope protection<\/strong> and bridge-area works<\/strong> between Gadag and Hotgi, closed by December 2025\/February 2025, indicating finishing touches to the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Project<\/th>\nScope & Status<\/th>\nRecent Milestones<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Miraj\u2013Londa Doubling<\/strong><\/td>\n186\u202fkm doubling in 7 phases<\/td>\n~154\u202fkm commissioned; bridges rebuilt; speed increased to 110\u202fkm\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Miraj Junction Chord Line<\/strong><\/td>\n1.73\u202fkm chord to decongest junction<\/td>\nApproved June\u202f2025; Rs\u202f128.78\u202fcr under Central Railway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Gadag\u2013Hotgi Doubling<\/strong><\/td>\n148\u202fkm doubling & electrification project<\/td>\nMost sectors commissioned by late 2025; balance work tendered through early 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83c\udf10 Regional & Operational Impact<\/h2>\n
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            • The Miraj\u2013Londa upgrades<\/strong>, along with electrification and increased speed, directly improve connectivity between Maharashtra and Karnataka<\/strong>, significantly benefiting freight movement toward Goa ports and enhancing train speeds on the Pune\u2013Miraj corridor<\/li>\n
            • The Miraj chord line<\/strong> will streamline operations at a critical junction, reducing delays and enabling more efficient handling of passenger and freight traffic across multiple routes.<\/li>\n
            • The Gadag\u2013Hotgi corridor<\/strong>, adjacent to the Londa\u2013Miraj line, contributes to the broader network enhancements in the South Western Railway zone<\/strong>, enabling double-track, electrified freight-friendly routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Outlook & Next Key Steps<\/h2>\n
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              • Completion of the remaining doubling and electrification phases on Miraj\u2013Londa<\/strong> is expected by late 2025 or early 2026<\/strong>, given current progress.<\/li>\n
              • Full commissioning of remaining Gadag\u2013Hotgi sections<\/strong> is targeted by early to mid 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • The Miraj chord line construction should be underway or nearing execution<\/strong>, following its approval in mid-2025.<\/li>\n
              • Once complete, the corridor will support faster express trains<\/strong>, improved freight capacity<\/strong>, and greater operational resilience<\/strong> in Western Maharashtra and adjoining Karnataka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like more localized details\u2014such as project division-wise progress, station-level timelines, or maps highlighting phase-wise commissioning? Happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Miraj-Londa Railway Project Recent Details | Gadag-Hotgi Double Line Project SHRI SURESH ANGADI, HON\u2019BLE MINISTER OF STATE OF RAILWAYS REVIEWS LONDA-MIRAJ AND GADAG-HOTGI DOUBLING PROJECT Shri Suresh Angadi, Hon\u2019ble Minister of State of Railways conducted a review meeting with General Managers and other officials of South Western Railway, Central Railway and South Central Railway through […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,91],"tags":[48,49,6,78],"class_list":["post-4663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-railway","category-railway-news","tag-new-railway-line","tag-new-railway-projects","tag-railway","tag-railway-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4663\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}