Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line

Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line is an Indian railway line from Mysore Junction to Chamarajanagar.

History

It was inaugurated on 12 November 2008 when the Nanjangud–Chamarajanagar line was also opened to the public.

Construction

The project cost ₹313 crore (US$44 million). The gauge conversion work of the 61 kilometres (38 mi) stretch was completed.

Stations en route

  • Mysore Junction
  • Chamarajapuram
  • Ashokapuram
  • Kadakola
  • Tandavapura
  • Sujathapuram
  • Nanjangud Town
  • Chinnadagudihundi
  • Narasambudhi
  • Kavalande
  • Konanur
  • Badanaguppe
  • Mariyala Gangavadi
  • Chamarajanagar

Background

The only town between Mysore and Chamarajanagar is Nanjangud. All other railway stations cater to small villages or hamlets. There are six trains running on this route. Five of them are slow moving passenger trains.