South Central Railway continues to give top priority in enhancing the infrastructure over its network for the benefit of rail passengers. Commissioning of Double line with electrification between Donakonda – Kurichedu for a distance of 12.5 Kms is one among such initiatives by the Zone giving boost to the rail network in Prakasam district.
- The section has been commissioned as part of the Guntur – Guntakal Doubling & Electrification Project.
- The Guntur – Guntakal Section is a vital rail link connecting the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh State with Rayalaseema region and beyond South.
- Guntur – Guntakal Doubling & Electrification project was sanctioned with a view to provide seamless transportation and ease the congestion on this section.
- So far, doubling & electrification between Nallapadu – Satulur (32 kms), Dhone – Pendekallu – Edduladoddi (36.6 Kms) and Gajjalakonda – Donakonda (12.4 Kms) has already been completed and commissioned.
- Now, with the completion of another 12.5 Kms between Donakonda – Kurichedu, a total of 93.5 Kms length of doubling works with electrification has been completed on the Guntur – Guntakal section.
- The Project has picked up its pace in the recent times with the special interest entrusted by Railways in Electrification & other infrastructure projects.
- Accordingly the works in the balance sections of the project are in fast progress.
- Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, SCR specially complimented the Officials and staff involved in the completion of the project.
- He stated that the Zone is always in forefront in augmenting infrastructure facilities and Guntur – Guntakal doubling and electrification project is one of the important projects carried out by the Zone in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- He also opined that the completion of the entire stretch will ease congestion and paves the way for smooth operation of train services.
The Benefits of the Project are:
- Potential for running an increased number of trains between Guntur-Guntakal, particularly from Eastern parts of the country like Howrah, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam etc., towards Rayalaseema region and beyond down South.
- The enhanced connectivity will help in improving the Socio-economic condition of the region, especially for the people of Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnool and Anantapur districts.
- Improves freight transportation by harnessing the potential of mineral rich Palnadu Region to transport its produce/goods to any part of the country.
- Doubling of this section enhances overall train handling capacity in the Guntur/Vijayawada region, with the possibility of diverting more trains via Guntur to balance the rail traffic and reduce the congestion on the Grand Trunk route.
Source: South Central Railway-Press Release | Image Credit (representational): SCR
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