MP urges CM to allow KRCL merger with Indian Railways

Member of Parliament P. K. Dattatreya from Udupi has called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to approve the proposed merger of Karnataka Road Companies Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, urging a swift decision on the matter.

KRCL, a state-owned entity managing several railway halts and services, has long been seen as a bottleneck in the region’s rail network. The MP argues that merging with Indian Railways would integrate local operations with the national system, potentially improving scheduling, maintenance, and passenger transfers across the western corridor.

Acceptance of the merger could streamline operations, enhance passenger convenience, and open access to central funding streams, but the proposal would also need clearance from national regulators and could face scrutiny from stakeholders wary of asset valuation and job impacts. Source: Google News – Udupi.