Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to address key railway infrastructure issues to improve connectivity and boost the transport of agricultural goods such as aquaculture feed, mangoes, fish, and paddy. During a meeting at Rail Bhavan on Wednesday, the MP submitted a comprehensive representation outlining these demands.
Proposed New Railway Line
The MP highlighted the need for a new 96-km railway line connecting Gudivada Junction, Nuzvid, and Madhira, passing through Nuzvid town and Vissannapeta. This line, if included in the Union Budget 2025, would not only improve connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but also ease traffic congestion at Machilipatnam Port, India Coal Fields, and the proposed APSIIDC SEZ.
Modernisation and Halts at Stations
Mahesh also called for the modernisation of Nuzvid railway station, including improved amenities and operational facilities. Additionally, he proposed new train halts at Nuzvid, Chebrolu, Attili, and Mokhasa Kalavapudi stations to cater to the needs of passengers, including pilgrims visiting Dwaraka Tirumala.
Bhadrachalam-Kovvur Broad Gauge Line
Another key demand was the revival of the Bhadrachalam-Kovvur broad gauge line via Sathupalli, which could reduce the Vizag-Hyderabad travel distance by 150 km. Mahesh stressed the importance of revising the project’s Detailed Project Report to address cost escalations and ensure its timely implementation.
The proposals aim to enhance connectivity, boost the region’s economy, and address the transport needs of agricultural and aquaculture producers.