Railway Ministry avoids detailing ₹9,470 crore allocation for Andhra projects

The question asked the Ministry of Railways to provide details on the status of 33 legacy railway projects in Andhra Pradesh, the allocation of Rs. 9,470 crore for FY 2024-25, and the execution status of the Nadikudi-Srikalahasti new line. The Ministry of Railways responded with a statement detailing budget allocations, project statistics, and specific project statuses.

Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy and Shri P V Midhun Reddy; Answered by: Ministry of Railways (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).

• Budget allocation for infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh increased from ₹886 Cr./year (2009-2014) to ₹10,134 Cr. (2026-2027).
• As of 01.04.2026, 42 projects (12 New Line, 30 Doubling) totaling 4,768 Km and costing ₹77,855 crore have been sanctioned.
• Expenditure incurred on these projects up to March 2026 is ₹27,851 crore, with 1,465 Km commissioned.
• Nadikudi-Srikalahasti New Line (309 Km) has a sanctioned cost of ₹3,407 crore, with ₹2,384 crore incurred to date.
• For the Nadikudi-Srikalahasti project, 1,330 Ha of land has been acquired by the State Government, with 929 Ha remaining.
• 74 stations in Andhra Pradesh are identified for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• 8 stations in Andhra Pradesh (Cumbum, Eluru, Kakinada Town Jn, Mangalagiri, Nidadavolu Jn, Rayanapadu, Sullurpeta, Tuni) have completed development works under the scheme.
• Allocation of ₹12,774 crore was made for the last three financial years and current FY for station development in the five railway zones covering Andhra Pradesh, with ₹10,641 crore incurred up to June 2026.

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