Railways

Providing a widespread network of Railways facility, Karnataka provides a well-connected series of trains that links the state with all the other cities of India. Covering a total track area of more than 3000 sq km, the Railways of the state boasts of optimum comfortability. Managed by the Southern Railway headquarters, some parts of Karnataka's Railways today come under the south Western Railway division too.

The prime Railways landmark of the state lies in Bangalore. Being connected to Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mysore and Mumbai, the Railhead in this city offers maximum number of trains everyday. Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi links Bangalore to Chennai, Mysore and Hubli, respectively.

The Konkan Railways serves the transportation needs of those who inhabit in the coastal region of Karnataka. The Sharavathi Bridge at Hanovar and the Karwar Tunnel are the two awesome engineering wonders delivered by the Konkan Railway division.

From standard fares and comfortable sitting/sleeping arrangements to fairly normal pace and quality lunch and dinner packs, the Railways authority of Karnataka keeps a close watch on every single aspect of Rail travel that may become crucial in increasing the revenue of the respective department.

Tourists, who come to explore the rustic nuances of Karnataka, frequently travel by the trains offered by the Railways of the state. Time and again, in order to offer them best of the traveling facilities, the governing body of Karnataka Railways upgrades its different operational wings.

Covering almost all the areas of the state, Railways in Karnataka fulfills its promise of a safe and secure sojourn to urban and rural corners with equal ease.