The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,264 crore project to build third and fourth railway lines on the Ballari-Guntakal section. Spanning 46 km across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the project aims for completion by 2028-29. It will benefit 99 villages and approximately 7 lakh people while increasing freight capacity by 16.22 MTPA. This infrastructure push aligns with the Viksit Bharat vision to enhance logistics and regional economic growth.
Poonam Ghosh
Jul 25, 2026
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The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of third and fourth railway lines along the Ballari-Guntakal section — a 46 km stretch connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh — with a budget of ₹1,264 crore.
The project will add 46 km network by 2028-29 connecting 99 villages and 7 lakh people. It boosts freight capacity by 16.22 MTPA. Faster trains expected to drive regional growth under Viksit Bharat vision.
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