MP renews demand to extend Gomateshwara Express to Mangaluru Central
Member of Parliament Brijesh Chowta is urging Southern Railway to extend the Gomateshwara Express from Mangaluru Junction to Mangaluru Central. He argues that infrastructure improvements at the Central station make this extension feasible and beneficial for regional tourism and passenger convenience.
Why it matters
Improving rail connectivity is a critical infrastructure issue that directly impacts regional economic growth and daily commuter efficiency in Karnataka.
MP for Dakshina Kannada Capt. Brijesh Chowta has once again urged the Southern Railway to extend the tri-weekly Gomateshwara Express service, which runs between Yeshwantpur and Mangaluru Junction, to Mangaluru Central at the earliest.
The article reports on a specific political request and infrastructure proposal without taking a stance on the validity of the railway's previous refusals.
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