New Railway Line between New Piduguralla-Savalyapuram
New Railway Line between New Piduguralla-Savalyapuram
New Railway Line between New Piduguralla-Savalyapuram Completed & Accorded Permission for Train Operations- Constructed as part of Nadikudi – Srikalahasti New Railway line Project
The new railway line between New Piduguralla-Savalyapuram for a distance of 46 Kms has been completed and commissioned for train operations. This new railway line is a part of Nadikudi – Srikalahasti new railway line project in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The maximum permissible speed with which trains can be operated in this new non-electrified railway line is at 80 Kmph.
The new line between New Piduguralla-Savalyapuram will facilitate direct traffic movement from Secunderabad to Dhone direction via New Piduguralla, bypassing Nallapadu junction. This 46 Kms new rail line will reduce the distance by approximately 96 Kms for the rail travel between Secunderabad to Dhone via Nadikude as compared to the earlier route passing through Nallapadu.
Nadikudi – Srikalahasti new railway line project is one of the important & prestigious projects taken up in the State of Andhra Pradesh by South Central Railway connecting interior regions of Guntur, Prakasham and Nellore Districts on the rail map. The project was sanctioned in the year 2011-12 for a distance of 309 Kms at an estimated cost of Rs.2289 Cr under 50 % cost sharing basis between Railways and Government of Andhra Pradesh along with provision of required land free of cost by State Government.
The project is being executed in 5 phases :
- Phase-I: Piduguralla-Savalyapuram (47 km)
- Phase-II: Gundlakamma-Darsi (27 Km)
- Phase-III: Darsi-Kanigiri (52 Km) & Venkatagiri – Alturipadu (15 Km)
- Phase-IV: Kanigiri-Pamuru (35 Km) & Atluripadu – Venkatapuram (43 km)
- Phase-V: Pamuru-Obulayapalle-Venkatapuram (90 km)
The project has been taken up for the expansion of rail network in Andhra Pradesh State and it is conceptualized as an alternate route to the present Coastal Railway line between Vijayawada and Chennai. The present route is saturated and sometimes is subjected to cyclone and floods, resulting in serious rail traffic disruptions. The proposed new line will not only act as an alternate route but will also facilitate freight transport in this mineral rich belt, besides offering scope for substantial passenger traffic. The project once completed, will serve as the shortest route between Guntur and the temple town, Tirupati.
Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway has congratulated all the Officials and staff of Guntur Division, Construction organization who have played key role in successful completion of this vital Project in Andhra Pradesh region. He opined that completion of this project has paved way for smooth and timely running of freight trains as well as enhancement of passenger trains. He also advised to maintain the same tempo in execution of the work for the entire project which will help in developing the region and will ease out the traffic congestion.
Here’s the verified and up-to-date overview of the New Broad Gauge Railway Line between New Piduguralla and Savalyapuram, as part of the Nadikudi–Srikalahasti new railway line project in Andhra Pradesh:
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🔔 Overview: New Piduguralla–Savalyapuram Railway Line
- A 46 km broad-gauge non-electrified new line connecting New Piduguralla Junction (on the Secunderabad–Guntur route) to Savalyapuram Junction (on the Guntur–Bengaluru route), forming Phase I of the Nadikudi–Srikalahasti project.
- CRS clearance granted and commissioned for trial and regular train operations by June–July 2020.
⏱ Operational Parameters & Advantages
- Speed limit: Up to 80 km/h on the non-electrified stretch.
- Route benefit: Bypasses the Nallapadu junction, reducing travel distance by ~96 km between Secunderabad and Dhone via Nadikudi.
📌 About the Nadikudi–Srikalahasti Project
- A major rail infrastructure project spanning nearly 309 km, initially sanctioned in 2011–12 at a cost of around ₹2,289 crore, jointly funded by Indian Railways and the Andhra Pradesh government (with free land allocation).
- Designed to offer an inland alternate route to the coastal line (Vijayawada–Chennai), enhance freight movement capacity through central Andhra, and open better access to regions like Tirupati and mineral-rich areas.
⛳ Project Phases (5 Phases)
| Phase | Section | Distance (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Piduguralla → Savalyapuram | 46 | Commissioned (2020) |
| II | Gundlakamma → Darsi | 27 | Under construction |
| III | Darsi → Kanigiri & Alturipadu | 52 + 15 | In progress |
| IV | Kanigiri → Pamuru & Alturipadu → Venkatapuram | 35 + 43 | Ongoing |
| V | Pamuru → Obulavaripalle → Venkatapuram | 90 | Yet to start |
🎯 Strategic Impact
- Economic uplift: Better connectivity spurs industrial and logistics growth in Palnadu, Prakasam, and Nellore districts—notably benefitting cement factories and agricultural markets.
- Operational advantage: Enables through-routing between Secunderabad and Dhone, bypassing congested nodes, and reducing transit distance significantly.
🧭 Where It Stands – As of Mid‑2025
- Phase I (Piduguralla–Savalyapuram): Fully commissioned and active for freight/passenger services. Electrification proposals submitted.
- Subsequent phases: Have progressed through land acquisitions and active track-laying with tenders floated for sections such as Gundlakamma–Darsi. Full completion is targeted by 2025–26 timeframe.
✅ Summary
- The 46 km Piduguralla–Savalyapuram section is complete and operational, forming the first phase of the broader Nadikudi–Srikalahasti project.
- This new BG line delivers faster, shorter connectivity between Secunderabad and Dhone, bypassing older routes.
- The entire project—once complete—will open up central Andhra Pradesh, strengthen freight corridors, and provide strategic redundancy to coastal lines.
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