**Railway Board Conducts Key Infrastructure Review Meeting in Bengaluru Division**
A review meeting was held on Friday in the Bengaluru Division, led by senior officials from the Railway Board, to assess the status and progress of vital infrastructure projects in the region.
The meeting was chaired by Vikas Kumar, Executive Director (Public Grievances) to the Hon’ble Minister of Railways; S.M. Sharma, PEDME (Coaching), Railway Board; and Dhananjay Singh, EDPG to the Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways.
Officials conducted a detailed review of ongoing and proposed works, focusing on critical aspects such as land acquisition, project implementation timelines, and the elimination of level crossing (LC) gates to enhance safety and improve operational efficiency.
A significant topic discussed was the proposed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Maintenance Depot at Thanisandra, Bengaluru. This facility is expected to support the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper variant trains by providing dedicated maintenance infrastructure.
The Railway Board officials also received updates on projects being undertaken by K-RIDE and deliberated on plans for the decongestion of KSR Bengaluru Station.
The meeting saw the participation of Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Bengaluru Division; ADRMs Parikshit Mohan Puria and Praveen Kataraki; along with other senior officers from the division.
This collaborative review underscores the Railway Board’s commitment to advancing infrastructure development and operational efficiency in the Bengaluru region.
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