New Railway Lines In Andhra Pradesh 2025
New Railway Lines In Andhra Pradesh 2025
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3745
ANSWERED ON: 11.12.2025
Surveys for New Railway Lines in Andhra Pradesh
M V V Satyanarayana
Talari Rangaiah
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether the Government is planning to launch 11 surveys for the new railway lines in the State of Andhra Pradesh (AP);
(b) If so, the details thereof and the proposed new routes that are going to be surveyed; and
(c) The status of the survey of the lines being undertaken which was announced in the Railway Budget 2025-20 and the details thereof?
ANSWER – MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3745 BY SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA AND TALARI RANGAIAH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 11.12.2025 REGARDING SURVEYS FOR NEW RAILWAY LINES IN ANDHRA PRADESH
(a) to (c): Surveys for new railway lines is a continuous and ongoing process of Indian Railways and are done based on demands raised by State Governments, Central Ministries, Members of Parliament, other public representatives and Railways’ own operational requirements. Based on survey reports, projects are taken up on the basis of remunerativeness, last mile connectivity, missing links and alternate routes, augmentation of congested/saturated lines, socio-economic considerations, ongoing projects, overall availability of funds and competing demands. Since Railway projects generally spread over more than one State, new railway lines are neither surveyed nor sanctioned State-wise.
Surveys for 4 New Lines falling fully/partly in the State of Andhra Pradesh have been sanctioned during the last three years i.e. 2025-18, 2018-19 & 2025-20. Surveys for 8 New Lines falling fully/partly in the State of Andhra Pradesh have been completed during the last three years i.e. 2025-18, 2025-19 & 2025-20. Surveys for 6 New Lines falling fully/partly in the State of Andhra Pradesh are in progress. The details are appended. During the year 2025-20, no new survey for New Lines falling fully/partly in the State of Andhra Pradesh has been sanctioned.
Here’s a thoroughly updated overview of ongoing and new railway line projects in Andhra Pradesh (as of mid‑2025):
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🚧 Key Ongoing & Upcoming Railway Line Projects in Andhra Pradesh
1. Errupalem → Namburu (via Amaravati) – ~57 km New Line
- Cabinet approval received in October 2025 for a 56–57 km new broad-gauge line costing around ₹2,047–2,245 crore.
- First phase: 27 km Errupalem–Amaravati & 3.2 km bridge over Krishna River, estimated ₹450–₹800 crore.
- Land acquisition underway in Khammam and Guntur districts.
- Target completion: 2–3 years.
2. Nadikudi → Srikalahasti Section – ~308 km
- Major under-construction corridor linking Guntur division to Tirupati district.
- Serves as alternate route to Vijayawada–Chennai main line.
- Stations like Darsi, Podili, Kanigiri: progressing fast, with trial runs recently on track up to Kanigiri.
3. Malkangiri → Pandurangapuram (via Bhadrachalam) – ~80 km
- Strategic new line bridging Andhra Pradesh and Odisha/Telangana tribal zones.
- Approved under Cabinet infrastructure push (total corridor ~290 km, ₹7,383 crore).
4. Kadapa → Bangalore Section
- Ongoing broad-gauge connectivity via Kolar between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- Project still in phases; operational up to Pendlimarri; full route pending.
5. Kurnool to Toranagallu (Karnataka) New Line – Proposal Stage
- Proposed link from Kurnool through Mantralayam to Toranagallu (Karnataka).
- Strong support from local MPs and favorable responses from Railway Ministry.
⚙️ Capacity Expansion & Third/Fourth Lines (Supporting Projects)
- Doubling & new lines inaugurated under major connectivity plans:
- Guntur–Bibinagar (~239 km), Mahbubnagar–Dhone (~197 km), Gooty–Dharmavaram (~90 km)
(Initiated Jan 2025, ₹ thousands crores funding) - Guntur–Gudivada–Bhimavaram, Gudivada–Machilipatnam, Bhimavaram–Nidadavolu (~221 km doubling & electrification)
- Guntur–Bibinagar (~239 km), Mahbubnagar–Dhone (~197 km), Gooty–Dharmavaram (~90 km)
- Third/Fourth line corridors in Visakhapatnam:
- Visakhapatnam–Gopalapatnam (15.3 km)
- Duvvada–Simhachalam North (20.54 km)
- Vadlapudi–Gate Cabin (12.04 km), linking Gangavaram Port to Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
- Third line planned between New West Block Hut Cabin and Vijayawada (5 km), decongesting this major junction
- Bugganapalle–Panyam (19 km doubling) and Guntakal West–Mallappa Gate Flyover (10 km rail bypass) projects underway for freight/pilot decongestion.
🧮 Overview Table
| Line / Project | Route | Length / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Errupalem–Namburu (Amaravati Link) | Vijayawada–Amaravati | ~57 km (Land acquisition ongoing) |
| Nadikudi–Srikalahasti | Guntur → Tirupati via Darsi & Kanigiri | ~308 km (Under construction; trial runs active) |
| Malkangiri–Pandurangapuram | Andhra Pradesh → Telangana via Bhadrachalam | ~80 km (Survey to Cabinet-approved) |
| Kadapa–Bangalore | Andhra Pradesh ↔ Karnataka via Kolar | ~257 km (Phased operation underway) |
| Kurnool–Toranagallu (proposed) | Kurnool → Mantralayam → Toranagallu (Karnataka) | Proposed, pending DPR approval |
🎯 Strategic Significance
- These projects are central to linking Amaravati capital region, Rayalaseema, tribal Andhra districts, and industrial belts with national freight and passenger corridors.
- Supported under PM Gati Shakti initiative, with massive capital infusion (~₹9,417 cr for Andhra in Union Budget 2025).
- Expected outcomes: reduced congestion, faster freight flows, economic uplift across underdeveloped zones.
🔜 What’s Next?
- Errupalem–Namburu line: near land allocation completion; tendering and construction to begin shortly.
- Nadikudi–Srikalahasti corridor: speeding ahead with track laying and station completion soon.
- Detailed DPRs under development for Kurnool‑Toranagallu and Malkangiri lines.
- Doubling and multi-line expansion in coastal Andhra and near Visakhapatnam advancing under central approval.
📌 Would You Like Help With:
- Interactive map with route alignment and future stations (especially for Amaravati or Nadikudi corridor)?
- Estimated timelines and tender milestones for any project?
- Impact projections on freight throughput or pilgrim connectivity from Tirupati region?
Happy to assist further! 😊