Rs.3,500cr modification at 74 stations in Andhra Pradesh
In a major incentive to urban mobility and rail safety under the vision of “New Railways, New Andhra Pradesh,” the foundation stone for a Rs.108 crore four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) between Guntur and Nambur railway stations which are dedicated to the rapid expansion of Andhra Pradesh’s transport infrastructure.
Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, alongwith Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar laid the foundation stone.
The 668-metre four-lane ROB will replace Level Crossing (LC) Gate No. 3 on the Guntur-Krishna Canal section of Guntur-Nambur line, said the Ministry of Railways which is bearing the total cost.
Somanna said that Indian Railways accords top priority to passenger safety and operational efficiency. He noted that eliminating level crossing gates through modern ROBs and RUBs is an essential step toward achieving zero accidents and punctuality. He added that the Central Government is modernizing rail infrastructure at an unprecedented pace across Andhra Pradesh, and this 4-lane bridge will save valuable commute time, reduce fuel wastage, prevent vehicle detentions, and foster regional socio-economic development.
Apart from ROB/RUBs, 74 railway stations in AP are getting modified with modern world class amenities with an investment of Rs.3,500 crores, he said at the ceremony. Fiinews.com
