The double line section between Padil and Kulashekara including the new tunnel (Tunnel No. 4B) was certified fit and commissioned by the railways at 2.50am on Monday in Mangalore city. Train No 12618 Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Junction Mangala Lakshadweep Express was the first train to pass through the newly commissioned double line section at 3.34 a.m. in the down direction, while Train No 12617 Ernakulam Junction-Nizamuddin Mangala Lakshadweep Express was the first to pass through the newly commissioned up line and the new tunnel at 3.41 a.m.

On the completion of the work, the new Electronic Interlocking panel became functional at Padil Station at 2 a.m. on Monday. With the completion of the doubling work, the Padil-Jokkatte double line section went live and the temporary operational station maintained at Kulashekhara was eliminated. This also facilitated normal train operations from and to Mangalore and trains passing through Mangalore Junction.