Vijayawada: South Central Railway has completed and commissioned 17-km of double line & electrification work on Vijayawada - Uppaluru Double Line. This project was sanctioned in the year 2011-12 for a distance of 221 kms at an estimated cost of Rs 3,000 crore, and is being executed by RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited).  Out of the total project length of 221 kms, a total of 141 kms work has now been completed and commissioned. Works in the remaining sections, i.e., between Nidadavolu - Narsapur for a distance of 70 route kms, are progressing at a fast pace and is nearing completion.

Salient features of the newly-completed double line with electrification: Entire track is designed to handle 25 T axle loads with a speed potential of 110 kmph and two major bridges with PSC girders and 18 minor bridges have been constructed. Passenger amenities at all the stations viz., Uppaluru, Nidamanuru and Ramavarappadu have been strengthened with well-planned circulating area, booking concourse, convenient platforms, drinking water facilities, foot over bridges etc.

Three station yards of Uppaluru, Nidamanuru and Ramvarappadu have been remodeled with standard double line layout with modern facilities.  The new double rail line will increase mobility and serve public aspirations with regard to rail transportation. This line also serves as the viable alternate railway line for the coastal rail corridor between Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam. Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, SCR complimented the officials of Vijayawada Division & RVNL for completing the project works as per schedule.

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