CM Chandrababu Naidu thanks Centre for another push to Andhra’s rail infra

Hyderabad, Sep 10 (AHN) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday thanked the Centre for another major push for the state’s connectivity, following the Union Cabinet’s approval of the third and fourth railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section.

He took to X to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for this significant boost to Andhra Pradesh’s rail infrastructure.

“Another major push for Andhra Pradesh’s connectivity under the NDA’s double-engine, bullet-train Sarkar! The Union Cabinet approved the 3rd & 4th railway lines on the Renigunta-Arakkonam section, with 46 km in AP covering Tirupati & Chittoor districts, at a cost of ₹1,157 crore. This will ease congestion, improve train punctuality and strengthen connectivity to Tirupati, benefiting both pilgrims and passengers while boosting freight movement,” he said.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also thanked the Prime Minister and the Railway Minister for their continued support to Andhra Pradesh and their unwavering commitment to strengthening the state’s infrastructure.

“The Indian Railways network is set for a major transformation with five multitracking projects worth ₹10,021 crore, adding nearly 540 km of new capacity. This will mean faster passenger movement, smoother operations, stronger freight connectivity and new possibilities for growth. For Andhra Pradesh, the Arakkonam-Renigunta 3rd & 4th Line is particularly significant. It will strengthen connectivity to Tirupati and the Rayalaseema region, ease congestion and give a major boost to tourism, trade, logistics and regional development,” posted the Jana Sena leader.

“Across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, these projects will connect 17 districts, 2,121 villages and nearly 52 lakh people, while creating additional freight capacity of 47 MTPA. Every new track is more than infrastructure. It connects people to opportunity, businesses to markets and communities to a faster, stronger future. Stronger Railways. Stronger Connectivity. A Stronger Bharat,” added Pawan Kalyan.