{"id":4581,"date":"2025-08-13T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=4581"},"modified":"2025-08-13T06:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:39:20","slug":"railway-projects-in-andhra-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-projects-in-andhra-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Projects in Andhra Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Projects in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/p>\n

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA<\/strong>
\nMINISTRY OF RAILWAYS<\/strong>
\nLOK SABHA<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2573<\/p>\n

ANSWERED ON: 10.03.2025<\/p>\n

Railway Projects in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jayadev Galla<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-<\/p>\n

(a) The details of the projects that have been conceived and undertaken by the Railways after announcing Amaravati as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh;
\n(b) The status of each of the above projects, project wise;
\n(c) The allocation made to each of the above projects;
\n(d) Whether the Railways is planning to go ahead with the projects conceived despite the decision to create three capitals by Andhra Pradesh; and
\n(e) If so, the details thereof<\/p>\n

ANSWER: MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

(a) to (e) The work of Vijayawada-Guntur via Amaravathi New Railway Line was included in the budget 2017-18 subject to requisite Government approvals. Detailed Project Report (DPR) was made for Errupalem \u2013 Namburu via Amaravati single line (56.53 km) with an assessed cost of Rs.1732.56 crore. The project was sent to NITI Aayog for appraisal. NITI Aayog had suggested approaching State Government for cost sharing of this new line project. However, Government of Andhra Pradesh has not agreed for cost sharing. In view of Government of Andhra Pradesh not agreeing for cost sharing, the project could not be processed further for sanction.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a comprehensive and up-to-date look at ongoing and upcoming railway projects in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, highlighting infrastructure investments, new lines, and redevelopment plans:<\/p>\n

\n

Major Railway Initiatives in Andhra Pradesh<\/h2>\n

1. Union Budget 2025 Allocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Andhra Pradesh secured a record \u20b99,417 crore<\/strong> in the 2025\u201326 Railway Budget\u2014an 11-fold increase<\/strong> over the 2009\u201314 average allocation.<\/li>\n
  • Across various projects, the investment tops \u20b984,559 crore<\/strong>, reflecting intensive infrastructure development.<\/li>\n
  • The state boasts 100% railway electrification<\/strong>, and in the past decade, 1,560 km of new tracks<\/strong> were added\u2014surpassing Sri Lanka’s entire network.<\/li>\n
  • 73 railway stations<\/strong> are under redevelopment via the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \n

    2. New Railway Line Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Nadikudi \u2013 Srikalahasti Section<\/strong><\/h4>\n
      \n
    • A 308 km line under construction<\/strong>, serving as an alternative route connecting Secunderabad-Guntur and Gudur-Tirupati. Estimated cost runs into several thousand crores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Errupalem \u2013 Amaravathi \u2013 Namburu Line<\/strong><\/h4>\n
        \n
      • Proposal to construct a 57 km line<\/strong> (27 km track plus a 3.2 km bridge) across the Krishna River, connecting Errupalem and Namburu via the new capital Amaravathi.<\/li>\n
      • Estimated cost: \u20b9450 crore (track)<\/strong> + \u20b9350 crore (bridge)<\/strong>. Tenders expected soon; land acquisition is significant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Kadapa \u2013 Bangalore Section<\/strong><\/h4>\n
          \n
        • A 260 km broad-gauge link<\/strong> underway with portions operational; aimed at enhancing Rayalaseema’s connectivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          3. Track Doubling & Safety Upgrades<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Ballari \u2013 Chikjajur Doubling<\/strong><\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Part of a cabinet-approved multi-tracking initiative worth \u20b96,405 crore<\/strong>, covering Andhra Pradesh alongside Karnataka and Jharkhand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Kavach Safety System Expansion<\/strong><\/h4>\n
              \n
            • Already operational on 1,465 km<\/strong>, Kavach will cover an additional 3,100 km<\/strong>, totaling 4,655 km in the SCR zone for enhanced rail safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n

              4. Station Redevelopment Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Visakhapatnam Station Upgrade<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                \n
              • A \u20b9466 crore project transforming the station from 8 to 14 platforms<\/strong>, adding escalators, air concourse, improved yards, and fencing for speeds up to 160 km\/h. Completion targeted by 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Rayanapadu Station (Vijayawada Region)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                  \n
                • Redeveloped with a new fa\u00e7ade inspired by Kondapalli toys, Platform 1 facelift, waiting halls, modular toilets, and improved circulation. Completed ahead of schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n

                  Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Project\/Category<\/strong><\/th>\nDetails<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  Budget Allocation<\/td>\n\u20b99,417 crore (2025\u201326), \u20b984,559 crore total projects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  New Lines<\/td>\nNadikudi\u2013Srikalahasti; Errupalem\u2013Amaravathi\u2013Namburu; Kadapa\u2013Bangalore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Doubling & Multitracking<\/td>\nBallari\u2013Chikjajur line within \u20b96,405 crore cabinet project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Safety Enhancements<\/td>\nKavach extended to 4,655 km in SCR zone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Station Redevelopment<\/td>\n73 Amrit Bharat stations; major upgrades at Visakhapatnam & Rayanapadu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Electrification & Track Expansion<\/td>\nState is fully electrified; 1,560 km new track in the past decade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                  \n

                  Why It Matters<\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • These investments strengthen connectivity<\/strong>, particularly for the new capital Amaravathi, Rayalaseema, and Visakhapatnam regions.<\/li>\n
                  • The station upgrades<\/strong> and safety systems like Kavach modernize operations, improve passenger experience, and increase network reliability.<\/li>\n
                  • Andhra Pradesh is clearly positioning itself as a growth corridor<\/strong> in India’s rail network through futuristic planning and execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    \n

                    What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n

                    To stay updated on tender releases or project timelines:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Track the South Central Railway \/ Railway Board\u2019s Works Programme<\/strong> webpage.<\/li>\n
                    2. Monitor regional newspaper sites and government notifications for tender alerts and progress reports.<\/li>\n
                    3. Let me know if you\u2019d like help tracking a specific project or extracting detailed info once the Pink Book or zonal works documents are released.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Railway Projects in Andhra Pradesh GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2573 ANSWERED ON: 10.03.2025 Railway Projects in Andhra Pradesh Jayadev Galla Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:- (a) The details of the projects that have been conceived and undertaken by the Railways after announcing Amaravati as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4581","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4581"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4581\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}