Telangana MPs seek fast-track approvals for rail, road connectivity projects
Telangana Congress MPs have urged the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to expedite several pending railway infrastructure projects in the state, including a new rail line and station upgrades. The delegation met the Minister in New Delhi on Wednesday to press for faster clearances, funds, and completion of works.
The delegation comprised Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna, Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi, and Zaheerabad MP Suresh Shetkar. The discussions focused on railway projects, station upgrades, and public infrastructure needs across their constituencies.
Mr. Vamsi Krishna sought an update on the proposed ₹4,000-crore Ramagundam-Manuguru railway line and urged the Minister to expedite the project. He said the line would boost industrial and commercial activity in Ramagundam, Peddapalli, and Mancherial regions. The railway line is expected to improve freight and passenger connectivity, especially for industries in the coal and power sectors.
The Peddapalli MP also raised the issue of delays in the execution of sanctioned Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) in his constituency. He requested early release of funds and faster completion of works. He pointed out that waterlogging at construction sites was causing inconvenience to the public.
Mr. Vamsi Krishna further discussed the upgradation of railway stations at Peddapalli, Ramagundam, and Mancherial, seeking modern amenities and better passenger facilities.
Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy urged the Railways to include Nakrekal in the proposed Hyderabad-Chennai High-Speed Rail Corridor. He suggested routing the corridor along the existing NH-65 alignment instead of a greenfield route. He argued that this would improve connectivity to towns and commercial centres, benefiting a larger population in the Bhongir parliamentary constituency. An alignment along the existing highway could also reduce land acquisition challenges and construction costs, he added.
The delegation also met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and submitted a representation seeking approval and implementation of major road infrastructure projects in Telangana.
The MPs sought early Cabinet approval for the northern part of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (NH 161AA), approval of the southern alignment of the project, and initiation of land acquisition. The ring road is intended to decongest Hyderabad and improve connectivity with surrounding districts.
They also requested sanction of the Hyderabad-Amaravati-Bandar Port Greenfield Expressway and a four-lane elevated corridor between Mannanur and Srisailam on NH-765. These projects are expected to enhance road connectivity, facilitate trade, and promote tourism in the region.
The MPs said the proposed projects would strengthen Telangana's connectivity, logistics network, and economic growth, and urged their early clearance. They emphasised that timely implementation of these projects is critical for the state's development and for the convenience of citizens.
The meetings come amid growing demands from Telangana for improved infrastructure, with representatives from various parties seeking central funds and approvals. The delegation's visits to the two ministries underscore the importance of central support for major infrastructure projects in the state.
