The much awaited details of the Belgaum – Dharwad new railway line - The 97 kms stretch will need Rs.545.550 crores and the Rate of return estimated by railways is 7.08%. The first basic survey was done in 2003. The survey was submitted to the Railway board for approval and also the planning commission in 2012. [caption id="attachment_32251" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Belgaum Dharwad New rail line map[/caption] There would be 13 stations in-between Belgaum and Dharwad namely: Halga, Ganikoppa, Tigudi, Sampagaon, Bailvadi, Bailhongal, Naginhal, Hunshikatti, Kittur, Teguru, Heggeri, Mommingatti, Kyrakop. Belgaum is proposed to be made as a junction along with Kyrakop. It is to be seen in this years budget if any allocation is made for the actual work to commence.
