Telangana Chief Minister Seeks Centre's Approval for Six Railway Projects

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy pressed the central government for the approval and acceleration of six crucial railway infrastructure initiatives. During a meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Chief Minister emphasized that better rail connections are essential for the state to reach its long-term economic goals.

The proposals put forward include the 130-kilometer Vikarabad-Krishna line, for which the detailed project report has already been sent to the Railway Board. According to state officials, the local government will cover all land acquisition expenses for this route, which could aid cement and textile industries.

Other projects on the agenda include a freight corridor linking Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Bandar Port to facilitate pharmaceutical exports, alongside the Hyderabad Regional Ring Rail. Officials also requested expedited reports for four additional proposed lines that have already received survey sanction.