Archive · 25 Jul 2026
PM Modi Approves Guntakal-Ballari Rail Expansion
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has approved a big railway project to build new train tracks between Guntakal and Ballari.
This project will cost about Rs.
1,264 crore and will help people and goods move more easily.
It will also connect many villages and important places like Ballari Fort and Sri Kumara Swamy Temple.
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the Deputy Chief Minister thanked the Prime Minister for this project.
The project is expected to be completed by 2028-29 and will benefit around 99 villages with a population of about seven lakhs.
It will also help transport more goods and reduce delays in freight movement.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari.
The project is part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
The total cost of the project is approximately Rs. 1,264 crore.
The project will enhance connectivity for 99 villages with a population of about seven lakhs.
The project will improve rail connectivity to prominent tourist destinations.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy CM K Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Approval of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance multi-modal connectivity and logistic efficiency
Government Support
Opposition Criticism
Project Approval
Government Support
The government highlights the benefits of the project, including enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
Opposition Criticism
Opposition parties criticize the project for its cost and potential environmental impact.
- Project Approval Date
- July 24, 2026
- Total Cost
- Rs. 1,264 crore
- Project Scope
- 3rd and 4th railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari
- States Involved
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Districts Covered
- 3
- Network Expansion
- 46 Kms
- Villages Benefited
- 99
- Population Benefited
- Seven lakhs
- Expected Completion
- 2028-29
Sources
AP CM Naidu, Pawan Kalyan Thank Centre for Guntakal–Ballari Rail Project
CM Chandrababu thanks PM Modi for approval of Guntakal-Ballari line
Rail Expansion to Strengthen Rayalaseema Connectivity, Says Naidu
Cabinet approves Rs.1,264 Cr Railway project in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to boost capacity
