This stretch is already electrified & most Freights are running with Eloco.
CRS is completed till Karwar. Most work of remaining Phase-2 part i.e between Karwar - Verna is almost completed. Only few minor works are pending. As per sources - TSS energisation at Kumta is required to conduct trials & CRS upto Verna. Kumta TSS work is also most completed. Only wait is energisation.