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Andhra Pradesh Secures Rs 54,479 Crore for South Coast Railway Expansion
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 07:33 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has secured a Rs 54,479 crore allocation to expand the South Coast Railway network, boosting connectivity across the state.
The state of Andhra Pradesh has received a substantial financial push of Rs 54,479 crore earmarked for the expansion of the South Coast Railway network. The allocation, announced in a recent government briefing, is aimed at enhancing rail infrastructure across the region.
The funds will be directed toward the construction of new railway lines, upgrading existing tracks, and improving station facilities within the South Coast Railway zone. This investment is part of a broader effort to improve connectivity and support economic growth in the state.
Railway officials have indicated that the project will also include electrification of key routes, which is expected to reduce travel times and increase the efficiency of freight and passenger services. The expansion is anticipated to create job opportunities and stimulate local businesses along the new and upgraded corridors.
The funds will be directed toward the construction of new railway lines, upgrading existing tracks, and improving station facilities within the South Coast Railway zone. This investment is part of a broader effort to improve connectivity and support economic growth in the state.
Railway officials have indicated that the project will also include electrification of key routes, which is expected to reduce travel times and increase the efficiency of freight and passenger services. The expansion is anticipated to create job opportunities and stimulate local businesses along the new and upgraded corridors.