Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Centre Prioritizes Railway Infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh
The Indian government is giving top priority to developing railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh.
The average annual railway allocation has increased significantly from Rs.
886 crore during 2009-14 to Rs.
10,134 crore in the 2026-27 financial year.
The pace of railway line construction has also doubled.
As of April 1, 2026, 42 railway projects have been sanctioned, including 12 new lines and 30 doubling projects, covering a total length of 4,768 km at an estimated cost of Rs.
77,855 crore.
The government is also focusing on improving railway safety by eliminating level crossings and constructing ROBs and RUBs.
The South Coast Railway Zone has become fully operational from June 1, 2026.
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 74 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh have been selected for redevelopment, with modernisation works completed at several stations and ongoing redevelopment at major stations.
Significant allocations have been made for passenger amenities and ROB and RUB works.
The Centre is prioritizing railway infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh.
Average annual railway allocation increased from Rs. 886 crore (2009-14) to Rs. 10,134 crore (2026-27).
Railway line construction pace doubled from 73 km per year (2009-14) to 147 km per year (2014-26).
42 railway projects sanctioned, including 12 new lines and 30 doubling projects, covering 4,768 km.
Government focusing on improving railway safety by constructing ROBs and RUBs and eliminating level crossings.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Development of railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- As of June 2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve railway infrastructure and safety
Government Perspective
Public Expectations
Infrastructure Development
Government Perspective
The government is significantly increasing investment in railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on new lines, doubling projects, and safety improvements.
Public Expectations
The public expects timely completion of projects and visible improvements in railway services and safety.
- Average Annual Railway Allocation (2009-14)
- Rs. 886 crore
- Average Annual Railway Allocation (2026-27)
- Rs. 10,134 crore
- Railway Line Construction (2009-14)
- 73 km per year
- Railway Line Construction (2014-26)
- 147 km per year
- Total Sanctioned Railway Projects in AP
- 42 projects (12 new lines, 30 doubling projects)
- Total Length of Sanctioned Projects
- 4,768 km
- Estimated Cost of Sanctioned Projects
- Rs. 77,855 crore
- Commissioned Length (up to March 2026)
- 1,465 km
- Expenditure on Commissioned Projects
- Rs. 27,851 crore
- ROBs and RUBs Constructed (2014-May 2026)
- 838
- Sanctioned ROB and RUB Projects (as of June 1, 2026)
- 301 projects worth Rs. 11,686 crore
- Allocation for ROB and RUB Works (Current Financial Year)
- Rs. 1,940 crore
- Expenditure on ROB and RUB Works (up to June 2026)
- Rs. 674 crore
- Redeveloped Railway Stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- 74 stations
- Completed Modernisation Works
- Cumbum, Eluru, Kakinada Town Junction, Mangalagiri, Nidadavolu Junction, Rayanapadu, Sullurpeta, Tuni
- Ongoing Redevelopment Works
- Tirupati, Nellore, Kurnool City, Kuppam, Hindupur
- Allocation for Passenger Amenities (Current Financial Year)
- Rs. 3,134 crore
- Expenditure on Passenger Amenities (up to June 2026)
- Rs. 1,361 crore
