Mangaluru: MP Naleen Kumar Kateel inaugurated two new escalators at Mangaluru Central Railway Station on Friday.

Later, he said that many projects are being completed like Padil railway bridge, Padil highway railway over bridge and more.

“There is a demand of upgrading Kankanady railway station and trains to Mangaluru junction, all the demands will be fulfilled in upcoming stages. I have consulted Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu regarding upgrading Mangaluru as a railway zone. At present Mangaluru is struggling between three zones that are Mysore, Konkan and Palghat. If Mangaluru is considered as a new zone then it will be helpful for the users,” he said.

“The new two escalators will help aged people to reach their respective platforms easily and also helpful for the people who are in a hurry.

Meenakshi Shantigodu, ZP President, Divisional Railway Manager, Naresh Lalwani and others were present.