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Blog Entry# 2029113
Posted: Oct 19 2016 (14:09)

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Oct 17 2016 (22:40)   Konkan Railway is celebrating its 26th foundation day on 15th october 2016.
 

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Konkan Railway is a vital link between Mumbai and Mangalore traversing through a distance of 741 Kms along the Western Ghats covering Four States viz. Maharashtra,...

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Generating operating surplus right from the day 1 of the operation is a very big achievement for hilly KR in spite of the fact that the Manglore port was not included in its territory as per initial plans. Under the able leadership of Mr. Sreedharan, KR had always resorted to innovative ways of functioning right from construction phase to commissioning and then operating. It has very well overcome the geological challenges of terrain, financial difficulties and remained afloat since last 2 decades. It generated revenues from taking up projects for other organizations, introduces RORO trains etc and thrived in spite of almost no fund infusion for capacity augmentation. Whole KR team deserves a recognition for their achievement.
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Electrification, Dighi port connection, new ICD, and other connectivity projects in pipeline shall give the much needed leverage to KR operations and beginning of new era for KR.

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