- doubling project of Konkan Railway was initiated by the then RM Mr. Prabhu.
- However, there were confusing reports in past regarding the project
- It was reported that Mr. Prabhu wanted to go for full stretch doubling of KR at cost of 10000-15000 Cr. Rs.
- Later it was reported that doubling shall be done in 3 patches i.e. from Roha...
more... & Mangalore (Manglore-Udupi)ends, in addition to small stretch in Goa sector.
- Finally work could start from Roha to Veer (47 kms) which is likely to be completed in a year or two. Work from southern end/ Goa sector has probably not started yet. It was reported that work from Veer to Chiplun (81 kms) shall also be taken up.
- With departure of Mr Prabhu from Rly Ministry, KR doubling is no longer a priority. However, electrification is going on briskly, in line with IR policy to electrify all BG routes in coming few years.