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Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
MP to seek Centre's help for sanction of ROBs, RUBs
Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath has announced that he would meet the Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Railway Board chairman in Delhi very soon to request for sanction of Rail Over Bridges and Rail Under Bridges in Vijayawada Central assembly constituency. The MP along with the Central MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao visited Gunadala, Madhu Nagar, Devi Nagar, Ajit Singh Nagar and other areas on Tuesday and inspected the railway tracks, traffic problem and enquired about the pending works. He visited the Don Bosco School area in Gunadala where ROB works are pending for a long time. He visited the railway track between Devi Nagar-Vambay colony, Devi Nagar-Singh Nagar Katta area. The local residents explained to the MP about the problems being faced to cross the railway tracks. The MP has assured the local people that he would meet the railway minister and Railway Board chairman and request for the allocation of funds for construction of the Rail Over Bridge and Railway Under Bridges. Sivanath said he would discuss with the Vijayawada DRM in the meeting to be held on Wednesday on the problems of the Central constituency. The MP said Ajit Singh Nagar needs the second flyover to meet the traffic. He said the second Railway Over Bridge is related to both central and state governments. MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao said the Central constituency needs six Rail Over Bridges and three Rail Under Bridges. Later, the MP visited the Mylavaram Assembly constituency along with the MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad. The MP has assured to develop the Kondapalli Railway station and for the halt of more trains at Rayanapadu railway station. He visited both Railway stations and spoke to the local people and passengers.
United News of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
PM Modi to launch development projects worth Rs 20,900 cr in Kanpur
Kanpur, May 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several development projects worth about Rs 20,900 crore in the industrial city of Kanpur here in Uttar Pradesh on May 30 and address a public meeting, official sources said here on Wednesday. Sources said that preparations are being finalised in view of PM Modi's proposed visit. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Kanpur on Wednesday afternoon and reviewed the preparations. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar had visited the Chandrashekhar Azad Agricultural University, the venue of the PM's programme, on Tuesday and reviewed the preparations," they said. Sources said that the PM will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several development projects aimed at boosting the infrastructure and connectivity of the region. He will inaugurate the Kanpur Central Metro Station to Chunniganj Metro Station section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project costing more than Rs 2,120 crore. It will include 14 planned stations including five new underground stations that will connect major landmarks and commercial centres of the city to the metro network. Besides, he will also inaugurate the road widening and strengthening work of GT Road. Modi will inaugurate the 660 MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project at Kanpur costing over Rs 8,300 crore which will enhance the power capacity of UP. He will also inaugurate three 660 MW units of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project costing over Rs 9,330 crore which will significantly enhance power supply. He will also inaugurate the Panki Power House Railway Crossing and the Rail Over Bridge at Panki Dham Crossing on Panki Road at Kalyanpur Panki Mandir in Kanpur. This will facilitate the logistics of coal and oil transportation of the Panki Thermal Power Extension Project and also reduce traffic congestion. The PM will inaugurate a 40 MLD (million litres per day) sewage treatment plant at Bingwan in Kanpur costing over Rs 290 crore. This will enable reuse of treated sewage water thereby promoting water conservation and sustainable resource management in the region. Sources said that to boost road infrastructure in the region, he will lay the foundation stone for widening and strengthening of Gauriya Pali Road for Industrial Development in Kanpur Nagar district and widening and strengthening of road connecting Narwal Mode (AH-1) on Prayagraj Highway to Kanpur Defence Node (4 lane) under Defence Corridor in Kanpur Nagar district. This will significantly improve connectivity for the Defence Corridor. Modi will also distribute certificates and cheques to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana, Rashtriya Ajeevika Mission and Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme on the occasion. UNI AB GNK 1731
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
South Central Railway revives decade-old Rail Over Bridge project in Guntur
Guntur: In a big relief to the commuters, the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities have finalised the tenders to resume works on Rail Over Bridge (ROB) on Guntur-Nandivelugu-Tenali road in Guntur city. This prestigious road infrastructure project commenced about a decade ago, but was abruptly stalled due to financial constraints almost five years local legislator Mohammed Naseer 's request into consideration, union rural development and communications junior minister Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar held several rounds of discussions with Aswani Vaishnaw, Union railway minister, and got the project cleared. The project was originally expected to cost Rs 17 crore of which railways agreed to bear Rs 6 crore and state govt Rs 11 crore during the 2014-19 period. While the railway department completed major part of its work as per schedule, the works initiated with the state govt funds progressed at snail's pace. After YSRCP came into power, the state govt refused to release funds due to financial constraints. The half completed RoB has turned out to be a menace to commuters as service roads were left unattended for the past five years. Vegetable sellers from Tenali region have been struggling a lot to transport their produce to wholesale market in Guntur as this road connects several villages in Ponnur and Tenali constituencies with Guntur. Setting his focus on building better infrastructure in Guntur Lok Sabha constituency, Union minister Dr Pemmasani prevailed upon the Ashwani Vaishnaw to shoulder the entire burden and complete the project given the state's precarious financial condition. He explained that manned railway gate could be removed once the RoB is completed. He said that train traffic has increased following the completion of the Guntur-Tenali doubling railway track and electrification of the line resulting in frequent traffic congestion in Guntur city due to the closure of the railway gate. Subsequently, the railways got the estimates revised to Rs 18 crore and sent it for approval from the railway board. With union minister Pemmasani's continuous follow-up in New Delhi, the railway minister agreed to take up the ROB with allocation from the railway budget. A senior engineering official, Suryanarayana recently inspected the project site and set the stage ready for resumption of the works. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Massive traffic jams feared at Pandeshwar level crossing after commissioning of Mahakalipadpu twin RuBs in Mangaluru
With over four years of work on the twin Railway Under Bridge at Mahakalipadpu in south Mangaluru nearing completion, some residents have raised concerns over the possible traffic jams at Pandeshwar Level Crossing on Mangaladevi Road once the RuBs are commissioned. 'After the RuBs are commissioned, all kinds of vehicles between the Central Business District (CBD) and southern parts of Mangaluru, including Kasargod, will start using the Jeppinamogaru-Morgan's Gate-Mangaladevi stretch. With the Pandeshwar Level Crossing on Mangaladevi Road still operational, one can expect massive traffic jams whenever the LC gate is closed,' said Guru Prasad, a resident of Bolara. Mr. Prasad told The Hindu that though the goods shed was shifted from Bunder Yard to Ullal, Southern Railway's Palakkad division continues to use Bunder Yard for stabling passenger trains. As a consequence, the Pandeshwar LC Gate gets closed a few times in a day. With the narrow LC gate coupled with an increase of vehicular traffic after opening of Mahakalipadpu twin RuB, vehicles might pile up till Mangaladevi temple and A. B. Shetty Circle on both the ends, he fears. Relocate staff quarters He said citizens, through then member of parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel and the present MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, had urged the Southern Railway to relocate its staff quarters and offices not connected with train operations to Bunder Yard. These offices are located next to Mangaluru Central Railway Station. This was because the railways had already ruled out the possibility of constructing an RuB at Pandeshwar following the presence of a major storm water drain while a Rail Over Bridge is not possible for want of land on either side of the road. The only alternative to avoid traffic snarls is to halt operation of trains to Bunder Yard and eliminate the LC Gate, he said. RuBs will be commissioned by end of May A senior Mangaluru Smart City Limited officer told The Hindu that everything is in place to commission the RuBs by the end of May. While the Railways pushed the last of the four concrete boxes beneath the Shoranur-Mangaluru Central line on April 17, it was providing finishing touches inside the boxes, including concrete paving and pedestrian paths. MSLCL has commenced work on the approach roads, which should be completed soon, the officer said.
