Cabinet approves construction of double line with electrification between Guntur-Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh
The total length of the line will be 401.47 km. The anticipated cost of the Project will be Rs.3631 crore which will be funded through cost sharing of 50:50 by State Government and Ministry of Railway. The project is likely to be completed in five years, read a government statement.
The project fulfils the commitment given in the Andhra Pradesh Bifurcation Act regarding the increased rail connectivity to the Rayalaseema region to the Amravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
There is significant amount of cross traffic moving on Guntur-Guntakal section besides the scope for further increase in additional originating and terminating traffic once the line is doubled. Besides travelling people. Industries in and around Guntur-Guntakal route will have additional transport capacity to meet their requirements.
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