Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary 2026]

This official gazette notifies the designation of a specific railway infrastructure project as a "Special Railway Project" under the Railways Act, 1989, authorizing its implementation in Karnataka.

Key Points

• Notification issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Western Railway Construction Organisation) dated April 9, 2026.
• Declares the "Hubballi Division—Proposed Construction of RUB in Lieu of LC No.26" as a Special Railway Project.
• Project located in Hulkoti, Gadag district, Karnataka, between Hulakoti and Chikkhandigola Road.
• Authorizes construction of a 1x9.25x5.5m RCC Box culvert at Km.46/100-200 to replace a level crossing.
• Notification published in the Official Gazette to confer national infrastructure status for public purpose.

Summary [Gazette of India: Extraordinary 2026]

This gazette notifies the approval and designation of a railway infrastructure project in Karnataka as a Special Railway Project under the Railways Act, 1989, authorizing the construction of a replacement rail overbridge at Hulkoti to eliminate a level crossing and enhance national rail infrastructure.