Mangaluru, Nov. 13 -- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced that an integrated master plan would be prepared for the development of coastal Karnataka, highlighting the region's economic potential and the need to strengthen railway connectivity, while also underlining the Centre's work on doubling the rail line between Mangaluru and Bengaluru.

"Mangaluru is a very important area in coastal Karnataka. Connectivity here has always been a challenge for the railways. The electrification of the Ghat section was completed despite all odds, and today, the Prime Minister dedicated it to the nation. Furthermore, the Prime Minister also flagged off the Vande Bharat service connecting Mangaluru to Bengaluru. This service will c...