<p>Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, referring to the Hubballi-Ankola Rail line project, said on Tuesday that the concerns, expressed by those opposing the project, would be addressed. </p>.<p>Those, opposing the project, would be convinced that it would be taken up without harming the ecology. He noted this while speaking after inaugurating the redeveloped Dharwad railway station.</p>.<p>The proposed railway line will be executed in a balanced way without disturbing the rich bio-diversity of the Western Ghats. A case regarding the project is pending before the High Court, and after getting clearance, the works will be taken up on a fast track, he said. He asked the local leaders to hold talks with environmentalists opposing the project and take them into confidence.</p>.<p>On the occasion, the minister announced that the weekly Hubballi-Varanasi train would be run twice a week and the new train Hubballi-Nizamuddin would be named after<br />Pandit Savai Gandharva.</p>.<p>He also assured that a new train between Hubballi and Sabarimala would be started within three months for the benefit of the devotees.</p>.<p>The Dharwad station has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 20.4 crore. The new building shows a perfect amalgamation of modern architecture with the culture of Dharwad. </p>
<p>Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, referring to the Hubballi-Ankola Rail line project, said on Tuesday that the concerns, expressed by those opposing the project, would be addressed. </p>.<p>Those, opposing the project, would be convinced that it would be taken up without harming the ecology. He noted this while speaking after inaugurating the redeveloped Dharwad railway station.</p>.<p>The proposed railway line will be executed in a balanced way without disturbing the rich bio-diversity of the Western Ghats. A case regarding the project is pending before the High Court, and after getting clearance, the works will be taken up on a fast track, he said. He asked the local leaders to hold talks with environmentalists opposing the project and take them into confidence.</p>.<p>On the occasion, the minister announced that the weekly Hubballi-Varanasi train would be run twice a week and the new train Hubballi-Nizamuddin would be named after<br />Pandit Savai Gandharva.</p>.<p>He also assured that a new train between Hubballi and Sabarimala would be started within three months for the benefit of the devotees.</p>.<p>The Dharwad station has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 20.4 crore. The new building shows a perfect amalgamation of modern architecture with the culture of Dharwad. </p>