Additional General Manager P. Ananth led the charge at Hubballi’s Chalukya Institute today as the South Western Railway Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) tackled the region’s loudest transport complaints. We saw a room full of high-profile leaders demanding better tracks and faster trains for the public on February 24, 2026.
Big names filled the seats. Hon’ble MP Shri E. Tukaram from Ballari and Kumari Priyanka Jarakiholi representing Chikkodi sat front and center to voice local concerns.
Will your station finally get an elevator?
Passengers want more than just a ticket; they want comfort. The committee hammered out plans for new lifts, escalators, and essential station amenities to make travel easier.
Safety matters. Our sources confirmed that the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) took top priority during the heated session.
Why are trains still skipping your town?
Stoppages are a battleground. Shri U. B. Banakar, MLA of Hirekerur, joined the push for more frequent services and strategic train stops to link rural areas better.
The 25th meeting hit its stride when discussing infrastructure, according to the South Western Railway official update https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in/.
One specific win stood out. The board reviewed a 100% commitment to streamlining urban connectivity through the rapid rollout of escalators across major junctions.
Action now. Senior officers and Principal Heads of Departments took notes as members demanded immediate results for the traveling public.
