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Hubballi-Dharwad Considers European-Model Tram System
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News18•10-10-2026, 16:19
Hubballi-Dharwad Considers European-Model Tram System
- •The Directorate of Urban Land Transport has invited a tender of Rs 95 lakh for a feasibility study to introduce a modern tram system on the Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS corridor
- •The study will examine project cost, technical requirements, infrastructure, and long-term economic viability before any final approval is granted
- •The proposed system involves running electric trams on tracks laid along the 23-km transport corridor connecting the twin cities
- •The Chigari BRTS service has been operational for several years, and this potential upgrade aims to offer an alternative high-capacity public transport option
Key Questions Answered
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport has invited a ₹95 lakh tender to conduct a technical and economic feasibility study for introducing a modern tram system along the BRTS corridor between Hubballi and Dharwad.
No, the tram project has not yet received final approval. The next phase of the project will depend entirely on the feasibility study report and subsequent government decisions.
According to the tender process details, November 17, 2026, has been set as the final date to submit bids for the study.
