Centre prioritised railway infra development in Andhra Pradesh, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a significant increase in railway infrastructure funding for Andhra Pradesh, with budget allocations rising from ₹886 crore to over ₹10,000 crore. The initiative includes the expansion of railway lines, the establishment of the South Coastal Railway Zone, and the modernization of 74 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Why it matters
This represents a major federal investment in regional connectivity and infrastructure, directly impacting economic development and passenger safety in Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Friday that the Central Government had prioritised railway infrastructure development in Andhra Pradesh, scaling up the annual budget allocation over 11 times from an average of ₹886 crore during 2009–14 to ₹10,134 crore for FY 2026–27, said SCoR General Manager Sandeep Mathur.
Replying to questions from TDP member Bhashyam Ramakrishna, the Union Minister said the annual pace of railway line construction doubled from 73 km during 2009–14 to 147 km between 2014 and 2026. As of April 1, 2026, the administration sanctioned 42 projects spanning 4,768 km at a total estimated cost of ₹77,855 crore.
Authorities had already commissioned 1,465 km of these lines, incurring an expenditure of ₹27,851 crore. Furthermore, the newly established South Coastal Railway (SCoR) Zone became fully operational on June 1, 2026, the Union Minister said.
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