Ministry of Railways avoids breaking down ₹9,470 crore allocation for Andhra Pradesh projects

The question asked the Ministry of Railways to provide details on the status of 33 legacy railway projects, the allocation of Rs. 9,470 crore for FY 2024-25, and the execution status of the Nadikudi-Srikalahasti new line in Andhra Pradesh.

Asked by Shri Y S Avinash Reddy and Shri P V Midhun Reddy; Answered by the 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.
• Out of the sanctioned projects, 1,465 km has been commissioned and ₹27,851 crore has been incurred up to March 2026.
• The 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 Junction, Mangalagiri, Nidadavolu Junction, Rayanapadu, Sullurpeta, Tuni) have completed development works under the scheme.
• An allocation of ₹12,774 crore was made for the last three financial years and the current year for station development in the five railway zones covering Andhra Pradesh, with ₹10,641 crore incurred up to June 2026.

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