Chamarajnagar now under broad gauge

Mysore: The stretch between Nanjangud and Chamarajnagar is now ready for operation after the conversion from meter gauge to broad gauge and trains will begin to run between Mysore and Chamarajnagar soon.

The divisional railway authorities of Mysore have proposed three pairs of trains between Mysore and Chamarajanagar. The two pairs of trains currently being operated between Mysore and Nanjangud will be cancelled when the new trains begin to operate.

The two pairs of trains between Mysore and the pilgrim town of Nanjangud were introduced in June last after the completion of the track’s conversion into broad-gauge while the track work from there onwards to Chamarajnagar was in progress.

When the train services are resumed, it will be a big relief to the regular commuters between Mysore and Chamarajanagar, and provide a cheaper transport service than the present KSRTC bus services.