The KSR Bengaluru–Arsikere–SSS Hubballi line is a major railway line in the Indian state of Karnataka connecting state capital Bengaluru with city of Hubballi in north-central Karnataka. It traverses across Karnataka and links several cities of Karnataka, including Tumakuru, Kadur, Davanagere, Haveri and Hubballi. Currently, 29 pairs of trains operate in this route, out of which 8 are daily services. Apart from this, this route also links Karnataka with other states, such as Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This route is also a major feeder line for iron ore, coal and steel hauling freight trains originating from Ballari district towards the Ports of Goa and Mangaluru.
Main line and branches
The main line which is of Bangalore–Arsikere–Hubli section is 469 km in length. this line has five branches • First branch line which is from Chikkabanavara to Arsikere via Shravanabelagola Hassan is 211 km in length. • Second branch line which is from Kadur to Chikkamagluru is 45 km in length. • Third branch line which is from Birur to Talguppa is 160 km in length. • Fourth branch line which is from Chickjajur to Bellary is 185 km in length. • Fifth branch line is from Amaravathi colony junction after Davangere station to Hosapet junction which is 135 km in length. == Doubling and electrification ==
Doubling and electrification
The entire strech between KSR Bengaluru and SSS Hubballi is completely electrified and most of trains running in this section run behind AC traction. ==References==