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PM Modi increased Kerala's railway budget to Rs 3,042 crore: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government has increased Kerala's railway budget from an average of Rs 372 Crore (2009-14) to Rs 3,042 crore in the financial year 2025-26, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. 'PM Narendra Modi Ji has increased Kerala's railway budget from an average Rs372 Cr (2009-14) to Rs3,042 Cr in FY 2025-26. We are working on 3rd and 4th line from North to South Kerala, so that both passengers and cargo can move by rail,' Vaishnaw said in a post X. Vaishnaw said that he discussed key projects with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and sought his support for land acquisition, especially for Angamaly-Erumeli railway project and Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) being sanctioned. The Angamaly-Erumeli railway project, also known as Sabari rail project was first proposed in the Railway Budget of 1997-98. The land acquisition for the project was completed too. The Kerala CM has earlier said that the expansion of the Sabari rail project would provide a significant boost to Kerala's development, while also suggesting that it could be extended in the future to connect Vizhinjam. In December, an official statement from the Kerala CM's office said that the project would be implemented in two phases with an expanded approach, with the state government requesting the Centre's approval, and 50 per cent of the cost of the project will be borne by the state government. The section's plan included the construction of two flyovers and two underpasses. However, land acquisition notifications have now been issued for the next 70 km. A letter from the Railways dated 26.09.2019 informed the state government that the project had been frozen, leading to a halt in further construction activities, including the flyovers. Although the project initially began with full funding from the Railways, on January 7, 2021, the Kerala Government conveyed to the Central Government its readiness to bear 50 per cent of the project cost, then estimated at Rs 2,815 crore, through Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). (ANI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
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- Time of India
CRDA to begin final phase of IRR in Guntur
Guntur: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is set to launch the third phase of Inner Ring Road (IRR) construction in Guntur city at an estimated cost of 50 crore. With the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) clearing encroachments along the 4.5-km stretch, CRDA is now preparing to invite tenders for the road development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The final phase of IRR, stalled for nearly 20 years, aims to ease traffic congestion by allowing heavy vehicles from Palnadu district to access National Highway-65 without entering the city. Initially conceptualized in 2005 by the Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority (VGTM UDA) — CRDA's predecessor — the IRR was designed to connect Perecharla (western Guntur) with NH-65 (eastern Guntur near Autonagar) through an 11-km four-lane highway. Due to land acquisition challenges, the project was executed in phases, with only 7 km completed over the past two decades. Despite multiple government transitions, the final phase remained incomplete. Following the TDP-led NDA assuming power, Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar took the initiative to push CRDA authorities to complete the IRR, addressing Guntur's growing traffic woes. Dr. Pemmasani also secured four Railway Over Bridge (ROB) projects, including one linked to the IRR, from the Union highways and road transport ministry. With the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) now preparing to begin ROB work, CRDA is keen to accelerate the final phase of IRR development. "We have cleared encroachments and distributed TDR bonds to affected property owners. The road markings are complete, and now it's over to CRDA to proceed with development," said GMC commissioner Puli Srinivasulu.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Southern Railway gears up to start construction of ROB near AFT mills
With the shifting of temporary bus stand from the Anglo French Textile (AFT) mills ground, the Southern Railway held preliminary consultations with the District Administration to work out modalities before taking up the ₹72-crore project to construct a two-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at the level crossing near AFT mills on the arterial Cuddalore Road. Of the total cost for constructing the ROB, around ₹52 crore will be utilised from the Smart City fund and ₹19 crore will be incurred by the Railways. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy had laid the foundation for the construction of the 630-metre-long ROB in December last year. But the railways could not go ahead with the works since at that point, the Puducherry Municipality had shifted bus operations temporarily to the AFT mills ground to facilitate the reconstruction of Rajiv Gandhi Bus Terminus on Maraimalaiadigal Salai. The reconstructed terminus has now been opened for bus services paving the way for railways to begin construction work for the ROB. A meeting was chaired by Sub Collector (Revenue), North, Ishita Rathi on May 6 with stakeholders, including officials from the Southern Railway, to discuss various aspects regarding the construction work, precautionary measures and traffic arrangements needed for smooth execution of the project. Officials of the District Administration and the Southern Railway inspected the project site for making an on-the-spot assessment on May 8, a government official told The Hindu. At the meeting, a representative of the Southern Railway has informed that the ROB would start from a point in the middle of Providence Mall and end before the AFT mills road on Puducherry-Cuddalore Road. Service roads, measuring 4 metre, have been proposed on both sides of the bridge and the two existing gates of the court complex would have direct access to a pass beneath the proposed ROB. The railway officials have clarified at the meeting that one subway would also be provided on the western side of the bridge, the official said. Before the Southern Railway commences work, the District Administration will have to shift the autorickshaw stand, parking of two-wheelers, mini lorries and temporary shops on the stretch from Venkatasubba Reddiyar Statue to the Court Complex. Concerns of commuters The stretch from Venkatasubba Reddiyar Statue to the level crossing houses several important venues, including District Court, Forest Department office, Mall, a Church, hospital, and a newspaper office. 'The construction of the ROB is a very important step towards decongesting the stretch. The closure of the railway gate during peak hours was a big hindrance. It has been one of our long pending demands to have a bridge so that there will be free movement of vehicles during the passing of trains. Our only request to the administration is to provide road shoulders on either side during the construction phase to allow us a way to reach our office,' said a court employee. According to an official, a request was made at the meeting for construction of a temporary service road for the court and forest office staff. The Southern Railway has agreed to construct road shoulders and erect temporary barricades on both sides of the road to facilitate vehicle movement during construction. Retrofitting work on The PWD and traffic personnel have informed the railways about the retrofitting work being undertaken on 100 feet road and the traffic diversions in force. The closure of the stretch from Venkatasubba Reddiar Statue now to facilitate the ROB construction would require vehicles to be diverted through Point Care Street and 100 feet road. 'The 100 feet road over bridge is already congested as we are allowing vehicles only on one side due to the retrofitting work. If the stretch along the court is entirely closed for ROB work, vehicles will have to be diverted through Point Care Street and 100 feet road. The retrofitting work will be completed in a month and henceforth the railways could accordingly start the ROB work,' a PWD official said.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Prime Minister to inaugurate modernised Karimnagar railway virtually on May 22, says Bandi Sanjay
The Karimnagar railway station has undergone a complete makeover featuring modern passenger amenities, said Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay. An amount of ₹33.3 crore has been spent for the modernisation of Karimnagar railway station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), he said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate 102 railway stations, redeveloped under ABSS across the country, in a virtual mode on May 22. Among them, Karimnagar is one of the three railway stations (Begumpet, Warangal and Karimnagar) from Telangana, he noted. Speaking to reporters after visiting the redeveloped Karimnagar railway station on Sunday evening, Mr. Sanjay said the Jammikunta railway station will also be modernized soon. He said, 'Modernisation works are ongoing at 40 railway stations in Telangana with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore. In Karimnagar, two MMTS platforms, escalators, foot-over-bridges, AC waiting halls, food courts and other facilities have been developed under ABSS.' He maintained that over ₹32,940 crore has been spent on railway development in Telangana. 'In this year alone, ₹5,336 crore has been allocated. The Secunderabad and Nampally railway stations in the State capital are being redeveloped at an estimated cost of ₹750 crore and ₹350 crore respectively. ₹1.5 lakh crore has been spent on development of National Highways in Telangana,' he said. Taking a dig at Congress and BRS leaders over their criticism of the Centre, he said these development works speak for themselves. 'We are ready to release a white paper on how much funds have been allocated by the Centre for the development of Telangana,' he asserted. Mr. Sanjay said work on the Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Teegalaguttapalli in Karimnagar will be expedited to complete the ROB within the stipulated time. Expressing displeasure over the tardy progress of the ROB works at Uppal in Jammikunta mandal, he said directions have been issued to the contractors concerned to complete the single-line works by June this year. He condoled the death of 17 persons in a tragic incident at Gulzar Houz in Hyderabad and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded immediately and announced assistance.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis along with Dy CMs Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde conduct technical inspection of metro route nine
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday conducted a technical inspection of the metro from Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon on metro route nine. Speaking at the inauguration, Fadnavis said that the metro route would greatly benefit Mira Bhayandar and passengers coming from Mumbai, further stating that the main aim was to achieve seamless connectivity. 'The trial phase of the Mahamumbai Metro 9 is being completed today. This Metro 9 will greatly benefit Mira Bhayandar and those coming from Mumbai. This phase is from Kashigaon to Dahisar. We want to achieve seamless connectivity,' Fadnavis said, speaking at the inauguration. He further stated that this was the first time in the Mumbai Metro rail that a double chamber was being built. 'The metro and train bridge will be seen in a single structure. This will reduce major traffic congestion. This will be extended to Virar. All metros are being connected to each other. We will work at a faster pace now. All these works will be done by the end of 2027,' he further added. Earlier, Fadnavis had inaugurated the first cable-stayed road bridge at Reay Road in Mumbai along with Titwala Road Over Bridge via video-conferencing. Devendra Fadnavis said, 'The first cable-stayed Road over Bridge (ROB) has been inaugurated. A very beautiful, aesthetic cable-stayed bridge is visible, people will benefit a lot from this. While Titwala ROB has also been inaugurated, with the help of MAHARAIL, work on more bridges will be completed. This corporation MAHARAIL has done a lot of good work.' Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, announced the inauguration of two newly constructed Road Over Bridges at Reay Road and Titwala. This significant development marks an important milestone in MahaRail's commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure across the state. The inauguration of these ROBs is part of MahaRail's broader strategy to develop state-of-the-art transport solutions that cater to the growing needs of Mumbai's population. (ANI)
