Andhra CM thanks PM for approving new railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed gratitude to the central government for approving new railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, decongest rail networks, and boost economic opportunities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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Infrastructure development projects of this scale are critical for regional economic growth and logistics efficiency in India.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the third & fourth railway lines between Guntakal and Ballari.
In a social media post on Saturday (July 25, 2026), Mr. Naidu said the new lines would significantly strengthen the east-west rail corridor, enhance connectivity between Rayalaseema, north Karnataka and Goa, decongest the existing network and facilitate faster movement of passengers and freight.
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