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	The '''~~Bangalore–Tumakuru–Arsikere–Hubli~~ line''' is a major railway line in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]] connecting state capital [[Bangalore]] with city of [[Hubli]] in north-central Karnataka. It traverses across Karnataka and links several cities of Karnataka, including Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri and Hubballi. Currently, 29 pairs of trains operate in this route, out of which 8 are daily services. Apart from this, this route also links Karnataka with other states, such as Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This route is also a major feeder line for iron ore, coal and steel hauling freight trains originating from Ballari district towards Mangaluru port.		The '''Bangalore–Arsikere–Hubli line''' is a major railway line in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]] connecting state capital [[Bangalore]] with city of [[Hubli]] in north-central Karnataka. It traverses across Karnataka and links several cities of Karnataka, including [[Tumakuru]], [[Davanagere]], [[Haveri]] and [[Hubballi]]. Currently, 29 pairs of trains operate in this route, out of which 8 are daily services. Apart from this, this route also links Karnataka with other states, such as [[Goa]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]] and [[Rajasthan]]. This route is also a major feeder line for iron ore, coal and steel hauling freight trains originating from [[Bellary \| Ballari district]] towards the [[New Mangalore Port \| Mangaluru port]].

	The maximum operating speed of this route is 100 km/h for passenger trains and 75 km/h for freight trains. The fastest passenger service in this line is Bengaluru–Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express, which covers the two cities in 7h 15m, at an average speed of 64 km/h.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1546408540690-Time_Table_2018.pdf\|title=Southern zone time-table\|publisher=Indian Railways\|year=2018\|pages=140}}</ref>		The maximum operating speed of this route is 100 km/h for passenger trains and 75 km/h for freight trains. The fastest passenger service in this line is Bengaluru–Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express, which covers the two cities in 7h 15m, at an average speed of 64 km/h.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1546408540690-Time_Table_2018.pdf\|title=Southern zone time-table\|publisher=Indian Railways\|year=2018\|pages=140}}</ref>
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	== Doubling and electrification ==		== Doubling and electrification ==
	Indian railways intends to convert this line into a fully electrified double trunk route.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/ccea-clears-doubling-of-hublichickajur-rail-line/article8249113.ece\|title=CCEA clears doubling of Hubli–Chickajur rail line~~\|last=Bureau\|first=Our~~\|website=@businessline\|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref> As of December 2020, about 71% (337 km out of 469 km) of the route is doubled. This includes the stretch between Bengaluru–Nittur(96 km), Banasandra-Devaragudda (252 km). Recently, ~~the tender for~~ electrification of the route has been ~~floated, and work has started~~ between Bengaluru–Tumakuru.		Indian railways intends to convert this line into a fully electrified double trunk route.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/ccea-clears-doubling-of-hublichickajur-rail-line/article8249113.ece\|title=CCEA clears doubling of Hubli–Chickajur rail line\|website=@businessline\|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref> As of December 2020, about 71% (337 km out of 469 km) of the route is doubled. This includes the stretch between Bengaluru–Nittur(96 km), Banasandra-Devaragudda (252 km). Recently, electrification of the route has been completed between Bengaluru–Tumakuru.

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The '''Bangalore–Tumakuru–Arsikere–Hubli line''' is a major railway line in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]] connecting state capital [[Bangalore]] with city of [[Hubli]] in north-central Karnataka. It traverses across Karnataka and links several cities of Karnataka, including Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri and Hubballi. Currently, 29 pairs of trains operate in this route, out of which 8 are daily services. Apart from this, this route also links Karnataka with other states, such as Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This route is also a major feeder line for iron ore, coal and steel hauling freight trains originating from Ballari district towards Mangaluru port.

The maximum operating speed of this route is 100 km/h for passenger trains and 75 km/h for freight trains. The fastest passenger service in this line is Bengaluru–Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express, which covers the two cities in 7h 15m, at an average speed of 64 km/h.<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1546408540690-Time_Table_2018.pdf|title=Southern zone time-table|publisher=Indian Railways|year=2018|pages=140}}</ref>

==Main line and branches==
The main line which is of Bangalore–Arsikere–Hubli section is 469 km in length. this line has five branches
* First branch line which is from Chikkabanavara to Arsikere via Shravanabelagola Hassan is 211 km in length.
* Second branch line which is from Kadur to Chikkamagluru is 45 km in length.
* Third branch line which is from Birur to Talguppa is 160 km in length.
* Fourth branch line which is from Chickjajur to Bellary is 185 km in length.
* Fifth branch line which is from Davangere to Hosapet is 135 km in length.

== Doubling and electrification ==
Indian railways intends to convert this line into a fully electrified double trunk route.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/ccea-clears-doubling-of-hublichickajur-rail-line/article8249113.ece|title=CCEA clears doubling of Hubli–Chickajur rail line|last=Bureau|first=Our|website=@businessline|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref> As of December 2020, about 71% (337 km out of 469 km) of the route is doubled. This includes the stretch between Bengaluru–Nittur(96 km), Banasandra-Devaragudda (252 km). Recently, the tender for electrification of the route has been floated, and work has started between Bengaluru–Tumakuru.

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