Minister Patil highlighted the government's commitment to strengthening the Hasan-Bengaluru railway double link line, citing its importance for state industries. He announced that two suburban railway lines, covering 75 kilometers, are slated for completion by December 2026.

"We had a meeting today regarding state railway projects, including the suburban railway, which involves cost-sharing between Karnataka and the Government of India, as well as other projects with a 50-50 funding partnership," Patil said during a press briefing in Bengaluru. (ET)