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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&nbsp;km/h for passenger trains and 75&nbsp;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&nbsp;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 ==
-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&nbsp;km out of 469&nbsp;km) of the route is doubled. This includes the stretch between Bengaluru–Nittur(96&nbsp;km), Banasandra-Devaragudda (252&nbsp;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&nbsp;km out of 469&nbsp;km) of the route is doubled. This includes the stretch between Bengaluru–Nittur(96&nbsp;km), Banasandra-Devaragudda (252&nbsp;km). Recently, electrification of the route has been completed between Bengaluru–Tumakuru.
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