Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line is an Indian

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from 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 . The gauge conversion work of the stretch was completed.

Stations en route

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Background

The only town between Mysore and Chamarajanagar is

Nanjangud Nanjangud, officially known as Nanjanagudu, is a town in the Mysuru district of Indian state of Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (also called Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore. Nanjangud is famous for the S ...

. 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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mysore-Chamarajanagar line Mysore railway division 5 ft 6 in gauge railways in India Railway lines opened in 2008