I am told by one of my relatives who travelled in this train from Bengaluru to Shivamogga Town recently, that a small portion (about 25-30 KMs) of double line between Tumkur and Arsikere which is ready will be opened for traffic by the railways from tomorrow i.e., 1st December 2017. If it is true, it is really a good news as it will mitigate the problem of crossing being faced on this single line. However, if the entire portion from Tumkur to Arsikere is doubled, it is good as the trains need not wait for crossing. Hope, railways willl finish this work very fast.