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School students in Karnataka are overjoyed at the rare opportunity to witness PM Modi’s visit for developmental projects. The Prime Minister will flag off three new Vande Bharat Express trains, significantly improving rail connectivity. Additionally, he will inaugurate the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro, expanding the city’s rapid transit network. These infrastructure projects aim to enhance mobility and economic growth in the region.

Key Points: Karnataka Students Thrilled as PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Trains

  • Students express excitement over PM Modi's Karnataka visit
  • Vande Bharat trains to connect Bengaluru with Belagavi
  • Yellow Line metro expansion to enhance Bengaluru connectivity
  • Infrastructure projects worth ₹22,770 crore to boost urban mobility
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Once-in-a-lifetime chance, huge boon for us, says school student at KSR Railway Station ahead of PM Modi's Vande Bharat flag-off in Karnataka

School students call PM Modi's Karnataka visit a "once-in-a-lifetime chance" as he inaugurates Vande Bharat trains and metro projects.

"It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the pride of India – School Student at KSR Railway Station"

Bengaluru, August 10

Locals in Karnataka, especially school students, expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Sunday to launch several development projects, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Preparations are in full swing across the state to welcome the Prime Minister.

Speaking to ANI at KSR Railway Station, a school student said, "It is a great opportunity to meet the Prime Minister. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the pride of India. I am really grateful for this moment. The Prime Minister focusing on Karnataka is a huge boon for us, and we are happy."

Another school student said, "I am very excited that the Prime Minister is coming today. He is going to inaugurate the Vande Bharat train. I have never been in the Vande Bharat train, and I am very excited."

At around 11:15 am, PM Modi will flag off three Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru. It includes trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune.

The high-speed train will pass through eight districts of the state and operate six days a week, except Wednesdays. It will link the state capital, Bengaluru, with Kundanagari, Belagavi.

The service will halt at six district headquarters and connect key regions, including Kittur, Karnataka, and South Karnataka, with Bengaluru. From Belagavi, the train will depart at 5:20 am and arrive in Bengaluru at 1:50 pm. The return journey will start at 2:20 pm from Bengaluru and end in Belagavi at 10:40 pm.

Along its route, the train will serve major cities such as Tumakuru, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi, and Dharwad, providing a faster and more efficient travel option for passengers.

Thereafter, he will flag off the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro and undertake a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station.

At around 1 pm, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of urban connectivity projects in Bengaluru. He will also address a public function.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project worth over Rs 15,610 crore. The total route length of the project will be more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations.

This infrastructure project will address the growing transportation needs of the city, catering to residential, industrial, commercial and educational areas.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While infrastructure development is good, I hope the government also focuses on maintaining these projects. Many metro stations in Bengaluru already need better cleanliness and maintenance. The Yellow Line is welcome, but let's ensure quality isn't compromised in the rush to inaugurate.
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Aman W
My daughter is one of the students who got selected to meet PM Modi! She hasn't slept properly for 2 days out of excitement 😊 This is truly a proud moment for our family. The new metro line will also help her commute to college - double blessing for us!
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Priyanka N
Connecting Bengaluru to Belagavi in just 8.5 hours is a game-changer! This will boost tourism and business in North Karnataka. Finally, we're getting infrastructure at par with developed nations. Kudos to the railway team for making this happen!
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Karthik V
I just hope the ticket prices remain affordable for common people. The Vande Bharat is great, but if it's priced like flights, many won't benefit. Also, why no service on Wednesdays? Maintenance shouldn't take a whole day.
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Nisha Z
As a teacher, I'm taking my students to see the flag-off ceremony. Such events inspire young minds about India's progress. The new metro line will make school trips much easier too. Infrastructure + education = perfect combo for our future generations!

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