The Central Cabinet has approved the Amaravati Railway Connection Project, which will establish a new railway line of 57 km at a cost of ₹2,245 crore to connect the proposed capital city of Amaravati. This new line will enable direct connectivity from Amaravati to Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, making it easier to integrate Southern India with Central and Northern India.
This railway line is set to become a convenient route for pilgrims and tourists visiting the Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, the Amaravati Stupa, Dhyana Buddha, and the Undavalli Caves. Additionally, the project will connect major ports like Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam, and Kakinada, facilitating better trade and transport links.
The construction of this railway line is expected to create 1.9 million workdays, generating significant employment opportunities. Alongside the railway development, the central government has also committed to environmental sustainability by planning to plant 2.5 million trees to combat pollution. A 3.2 km-long bridge over the Krishna River is part of the project, enhancing regional connectivity.
The proposed railway line will run from Errupalem to Namburu through Amaravati, passing through Telangana’s Khammam district and Andhra Pradesh’s NTR district, Vijayawada, and Guntur. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced these decisions, emphasizing the government’s approval of two crucial railway projects, one in Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati and another in Bihar.
With a total approval of ₹6,789 crore for railway infrastructure projects, the Amaravati line spans 57 km, while the project in Bihar covers 256 km. The new line is designed to provide direct connectivity to the proposed capital, Amaravati, improving transportation for both industries and the public. The multi-tracking proposal aims to ease operations and reduce congestion, addressing the high traffic in key sectors of the Indian Railways and significantly enhancing infrastructure development.
