Railway upgradation for Ongole-Guntur lacks specific completion date
The MP asked the Ministry of Railways for details on new railway projects, upgradation status, and funds for the Ongole-Guntur section in Andhra Pradesh, specifically for Ongole and Prakasam districts. The Ministry provided a statement listing sanctioned projects, budget allocations, and ongoing works in the state.
Asked by Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy; Answered by the Ministry of Railways (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).
- Vijayawada-Gudur 3rd line (287 km) sanctioned; Gudur to Peddavadlapudi (280 km) commissioned.
- Ongole-Donakonda New Line (87 km) Final Location Survey sanctioned for DPR preparation.
- Ballarshah-Tenali-Ongole-Gudur 4th Line (782 km) DPR prepared.
- Nadikude-Srikalahasti New Line (309 km) sanctioned at ₹3,407 crore; ₹2,384 crore incurred; 1,330 Ha of 2,258 Ha land acquired by State Government.
- Budget allocation for AP infrastructure increased from ₹886 Cr/year (2009-14) to ₹10,134 Cr (2026-27).
- 42 projects (12 New Line, 30 Doubling) totaling 4,768 km and costing ₹77,855 crore sanctioned as of 01.04.2026.
- 1,759 km of new track commissioned in AP between 2014-26 (average 147 km/year).
- 39 surveys covering 5,648 km sanctioned in the last three years (2023-24 to 2025-26).
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Document details
| Official title | Railway Projects for Ongole-Guntur Section in Andhra Pradesh |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q355 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 12.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |