Girish Doddamane

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[Girish Doddamane @Girishdmane]

@nw_krtc @PriyangaMadhan @KSRTC_Journeys @nw_krtc sir, thank you for arranging an additional Airavat Club Class bus service between Pune & Hubballi on 11th Sept 2026, considering the long weekend for Ganesh Chaturthi.
@hublimandi @HubliCityeGroup @Hubballi_Infra @Namma_Dharwad @PriyangaMadhan @HDVAHINI @Hubballi_info

[Girish Doddamane @Girishdmane]

@nw_krtc sir, kindly arrange an additional Airavat Club Class bus service between Pune & Hubballi on 11th Sept 26, considering the high passenger demand during the long weekend for Ganesh Chaturti. The reqular service is already completed sold out. @PriyangaMadhan @KSRTC_Journeys

[Hubballi Travels @HubballiTravels]

@KSRTC_Journeys @Girishdmane @nw_krtc @PriyangaMadhan On occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi there will be a significant increase in passenger movement. We request @nw_krtc to arrange additional bus services on this route during the festival period to facilitate the public and avoid overcrowding. Thank you for your consideration & support.

[KSRTC @KSRTC_Journeys]

@Girishdmane @nw_krtc @PriyangaMadhan Pertains to @nw_krtc and Forwarding to@nw_krtc for further examine.

[Varun Rao @varungrao]

Today, I had a constructive meeting with the Managing Director of Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS, Smt. Savitri Kadi, along with the BRTS General Manager and other BRTS officials, Hubballi-Dharwad DCP (Crime & Traffic) Sri Raveesh C. R., other officials from the Traffic Police Department, and HDMC officials at the BRTS Office, Hubballi.

We discussed the issues I had raised regarding road humps, streetlights, junctions, signal timing, and a few other suggestions. Regarding bus operations and new routes, NWKRTC is the appropriate corporation to provide further information.

Some key points discussed:

1. Road humps: The MD informed me that DULT has approved the proposal to redesign the humps across the BRTS corridor as per IRC standards. The work is expected to begin once the monsoon recedes. I also raised the issue of the two rubber humps opposite the Police Commissioner’s Office. The Traffic DCP explained that, following multiple accidents over a short span, including one involving a PSI, the humps were requested as an urgent temporary measure. These will also be redesigned by BRTS as part of the redesign.

2. Streetlights: BRTS is replacing worn-out wiring, and the work has already started in phases from Hubballi side and will continue towards Dharwad.

3. Signal timing: I suggested synchronisation of signals located within a short distance of each other and also highlighted insufficient right-turn signal time at some junctions. BRTS responded positively and said they would work on these issues along with the Traffic Police.

I also shared a few other suggestions, including the removal of weeds along barricades for better maintenance and beautification, stricter measures against private vehicles entering or waiting near the BRTS lane despite the boom barriers, and UPS backup at BRTS bus stations.

I pointed out that some private vehicles wait near the boom barriers until a Chigari bus approaches. The MD informed us that BRTS is planning to redesign the boom barrier system and also noted that several barriers have been damaged after being hit by vehicles. The officials responded positively to these suggestions.

A special thanks to DULT Commissioner Sri Manivannan
@Captain_Mani72 and his team members, Smt. Monica and Sri Shamanth, for taking up the concerns and facilitating the discussion with the concerned authorities.

As a regular BRTS commuter, my intention has always been to see the system improve for commuters and the public. I thank all the officials for patiently hearing the concerns and discussing possible solutions.

[Girish Doddamane @Girishdmane]

@HdmcHubliDwd Heavy water leakage due to pipeline damaged during digging of gas pipeline work. No water supplies to near by houses
Location: Kalyan Nagar Main Road,
Near Rambhapuri Kalyana Mantapa, Hubli towards Uttaradi math. Quickly fix it on priority. No water since 8 days..

[Hubballi Rail Users @Hublirailusers]

Thank you @JoshiPralhad Sir

[ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ ರೈಲು ಬಳಕೆದಾರರು 🚂 @HospetRailUsers]

Today is the 6th anniversary of Inaugural of Hosapete - Harihara passengers train & also Hosapete - Kotturu railway line reopened on this day after 20 years .. 17-10-2019 ..our Vijayanagara railway commitee fought for it for over many years..

[Girish Doddamane @Girishdmane]

PNR 8236769892 ticket cancelled. Amt 910 will be refunded within 3-4 days. @RailwaySeva @IRCTCofficial @AshwiniVaishnaw Ticket cancelled on 22 Sept 25 amount still not refunded inspite of repeated reminders thru DM and complaint in @RailMinIndia Kindly look into it at d earliest

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

Thanks for considering the much-needed #Superfast service between Bengaluru & Mumbai @Tejasvi_Surya @AshwiniVaishnaw 🙏

We request @RailMinIndia @Tejasvi_Surya @AshwiniVaishnaw to kindly review the timings, journey hours & frequency of this train before its introduction.

🔹 Timings: Arrival in Mumbai & Bengaluru should ideally be early morning.
🔹 Journey hours: Travel time should preferably be under 18 hrs.
🔹 Frequency: The service should run daily considering the huge demand.

We hope these points will be taken into account to ensure a more efficient & passenger-friendly service on this vital corridor. Thank you @SWRRLY @Central_Railway @drmsbc @drmmumbaicr

[Nagabhushan 🇮🇳 @nagabhushanb]

Dear @SWRRLY Please announce special trains during the Ganesh Festival for the benefit of thousands of people from North Karnataka working in Mumbai and Pune, who visit their home during Ganesh Chaturthi Festival. 🙏
@drmubl @JoshiPralhad @JagadishShettar

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

It’s high time our elected MPs from #Bengaluru answer a pressing question: When will the city get a dedicated superfast train to #Mumbai with a travel time of less than 19 hours?

Despite being two major metro cities, Bengaluru–Mumbai rail connectivity remains outdated. The existing daily dedicated Udyan Express takes nearly 22 to 24 hours and was introduced way back on July 1, 1984

A dedicated superfast train with limited halts can bring down travel time to under 19 hours benefiting lakhs of passengers.

We urge @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP and Bengaluru MPs @PCMohanMP @ShobhaBJP @Tejasvi_Surya @DrCNManjunath to raise this demand in Parliament and ensure that the IT capital gets at least decent, dedicated train connectivity - something it truly deserves to financial capital. @JoshiPralhad
@hd_kumaraswamy @PMOIndia

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

Requesting Hon'ble Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP for kind support towards key train services crucial for Karnataka's connectivity and public convenience. Your attention to our long-pending demands will greatly benefit the people of the state.

1️⃣ Approval for the proposed Secunderabad - Ashokapuram Express Via Bidar, Kalaburagi
2️⃣ Reinstatement of Navyug Express, Belagavi - Manuguru Express & Shivamogga - Renigunta Express (special)
3️⃣ Regularisation of Yeshwanthpur - Vijayapura TOD Special, Hubballi - KSR Bengaluru TOD & MEMU/DEMU/Passengers running with 0 as starting numbers within Karnataka
4️⃣ Launch of approved Belagavi - Bengaluru Vande Bharat
5️⃣ Extension of 16585/86 to Karwar
6️⃣ Introduction of DEMU/MEMU trains with multiple trips from: Sindhanur – Hospete, Lokapura – Bagalkot, Chikkamagaluru – Birur, Karatagi – Hospete
7️⃣ Augmentation of MEMU rakes from 8/12 cars to 12/16 cars respectively
8️⃣ Frequency increase of Hubballi - Chennai Express
9️⃣ Introduction of Bidar - Mangaluru express via Kalaburagi, Raichur, Hospete, Dharwad, Madagon, Karwar, Udupi
🔟 Extension of Hubballi - Ramanathapura to Rameshwaram and Introduction of proposed and approved Mysuru - Rameshwaram & Mangaluru - Rameshwaram trains

Looking forward to your continued leadership in strengthening Karnataka’s rail connectivity.
@AshwiniVaishnaw @JoshiPralhad
@PMOIndia

[ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ ರೈಲು ಬಳಕೆದಾರರು 🚂 @HospetRailUsers]

@SWRRLY @SCRailwayIndia @GMSWR @gmscrailway @drmubl @drmsecunderabad Kindly sort ur differences & restart Belagavi - Manuguru exp again ..its been more 6 months this train got cancelled..North karnataka BGM,UBL,GDG,KBL,HPT & BAY ppl lost connection to Mantralaya. @VSOMANNA_BJP

[Kiran V @kiranv1984]

@KARailway 🚆 Kindly request @RailMinIndia & @GMSWRailway to utilize idle rakes of YPR–MAJN & Karwar Day Exp in Karnataka:

• YPR–Sakleshpur
• SBC–Raichur intercity via Mantralaya
• YPR–CMGR
• YPR–UBL intercity
@VSOMANNA_BJP @CKM_Rail_Users @drmubl @hassanrail @Hublirailusers

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

📢 As per South Western Railway's Press Release (16.05.2025), all day train services on the Sakleshpur - Subrahmanya Road section will be suspended from June 1 to November 1, 2025, due to safety & electrification work. Multiple trains between Yesvantpur, Mangaluru & Karwar will remain cancelled. 🚫🚆

This move halts all day services between Bengaluru & Coastal Karnataka during the critical monsoon period, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. Many rely on these routes for essential travel, especially when roads are vulnerable to landslides. 🌧️🛤️

We urge @SWRRLY @CaptBrijesh @KotasBJP to consider running at least one daily service in each direction between Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Karwar using two rakes, by adjusting block hours in the Ghat section. Passenger convenience must remain a priority even during essential infrastructure upgrades. 🙏 @AshwiniVaishnaw
@RailMinIndia @DrmMys @drmsbc
@KonkanRailway @DRMPalghat

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[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

ಹಳಿ ಹತ್ತದ ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ರೈಲುಗಳು!

1. ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ - ರಾಮನಾಥಪುರಂ ರೈಲನ್ನು ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂವರೆಗೆ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸುವುದು.
2. ಮಂಗಳೂರು - ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ರೈಲು ಒಂದು ವರ್ಷದ ಹಿಂದೆ ಅನುಮೋದನೆಗೊಂಡಿದೆ, ಆದರೆ ಈವರೆಗೆ @GMSRailway ಸೇವೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿಲ್ಲ.
3. ಮೈಸೂರು - ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ರೈಲು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಬೋರ್ಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುಮೋದನೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ, ಆದರೆ ಇನ್ನೂ ಅನುಮೋದನೆಗೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ.

ಮಾನ್ಯರೇ @VSOMANNA_BJP, ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಮಂತ್ರಿಯವರು ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣವನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸುವ ನೂತನ ರೈಲು ಸೇತುವೆಯನ್ನು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ, ಮೈಸೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಮಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರಗಳಿಂದ ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂಗೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಲು ರೈಲು ಸೇವೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧಾರವಾಗಿದ್ದರೂ, ಇಂದಿಗೂ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ ಅಥವಾ ಹೊಸ ರೈಲು ಸೇವೆಗಳು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ.

ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ - ರಾಮನಾಥಪುರಂ ರೈಲು ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂವರೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ; ��ೈಸೂರು ಮತ್ತು ಮಂಗಳೂರು ರೈಲುಗಳೂ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿಲ್ಲ.

ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಈ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರಮವಹಿಸಿ, ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ, ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಜನತೆಗೂ ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ಸಂಪರ್ಕದ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿ.

@JoshiPralhad @CaptBrijesh @yaduveerwadiyar @SWRRLY

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು ಸರ್ @JoshiPralhad. ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಕುಷ್ಟಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಡುವಿನ ರೈಲು ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಲು ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳುವಂತೆ ನಾವು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತೇವೆ. @VSOMANNA_BJP @SWRRLY

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

Sir, @MBPatil @VSOMANNA_BJP The already sanctioned Gadag - Yelavagi railway line will significantly reduce travel time between Bengaluru and the Vijayapura region. Currently, the train journey between these two cities takes around 13 to 16 hours. By implementing this new line, the total journey time can be reduced drastically.

It is crucial for both the state and central governments to prioritise this new railway line for the benefit of travelers. @RailMinIndia
@SWRRLY

[Karnataka Rail Users @KARailway]

Passengers from Kalyana Karnataka are struggling to reach Bengaluru due to limited train options. The video below shows the daily crowd at Kalaburagi station waiting for Udyan Express, which has limited seats since it originates from Mumbai.

We urge @RailMinIndia and @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP to introduce a daily Bidar–Kalaburagi–Bengaluru train to address this pressing need. A dedicated service will benefit thousands-especially students, workers, and middle-class families who rely on affordable travel.

This long-pending demand will greatly ease travel from North Karnataka to the state capital. Kindly consider and act at the earliest. @SagarKhandre12 @IamGKumarNaik
@Central_Railway
@SCRailwayIndia
@SWRRLY @PMOIndia

Video Courtesy:- Vishal Khumbar