Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line

Demand For Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line From Rayadurg To Thumkur

Sir, the new broad gague railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg (207.65 km) via Kalyandurg, Madakasire and Pavagada was sanctioned in 2008-09, at a total cost of Rs.970.34 crore. This project of Rs.970.34 crores is to 103 be executed on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Railways and the State Governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Sir, this line is very important for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This new line would reduce the journey time from the present seven hours to four hours, and will also save journey on a 146 km-distance between Rayadurg and Chennai. The people of the three States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would be benefited a lot after the completion of this line. The work on the line has not yet been completed.

In view of the above, I would urge upon the Government of India to take immediate steps, including sanctioning of funds, to facilitate early completion of the new broad gauge railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg.