Who started Konkan Railway?
George Fernandes who was the Railway minister in V.P.Singh’s government, backed by then Finance minister Madhu Dandavate and Vice Chairman of Planning Commission Ramakrishna Hegde. They set up Konkan Railway Corporation Limited for executing Konkan railway line to tide over funds crunch of Indian Railways.
Why it is called Konkan Railway?
However, it was only in October 1984 that the Ministry of Railways decided to build the railway route, dubbed the Konkan Railway after the coastline it hugged, that would cover the west coast line from Madgaon to Roha.
What is special about Konkan Railway?
The Konkan Railways is the most beautiful and stunning railway routes in India and connects India’s western coast with the rest of the country. The Konkan Railway lines span 738 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. It passes through some of the most scenic spots.
What is the importance of Konkan Railway?
The Konkan Railway (KR) was built in order to cater to the long standing demand for a railway line providing cheap and fast mode of transport through the Konkan region. The Konkan region is a part of the western coastal strip of India called Western Ghats.
Who is the architect of Konkan Railway?
E. Sreedharan
| E. Sreedharan | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Metro Man |
| Alma mater | G.L.P.S Chathanur, Government Victoria College, Palakkad, Kerala University College of Engineering, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh (JNTUK) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer (retired) |
| Known for | Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro, Kochi Metro and Other Related Rail Developments |
Is Konkan Railway double track?
Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL) has completed Doubling Work on a 46.8-kilometre stretch of track between Roha and Veer stations. The doubling work was completed on 30th August 2021. Work on the 530 crore project began in October 2016.
Why is Konkan Railway famous?
The Konkan Railway effectively connected the western coast of India with the rest of the country, primarily Mangalore and the rest of the Konkan or Karavalli Coastal regions of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra with Mumbai and secondarily the entire state of Kerala with Mumbai and beyond to Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi etc a …
Why Konkan Railway is not a zone?
In 2010, Kolkata Metro was given the status of the 17th zone of Indian Railways. Additionally, Konkan Railway has the administrative status of a zone of IR, but is not normally considered a zone for operational purposes. (For the administrative structure of Indian Railways, please see the miscellaneous section.)