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The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that “the Union Railway Minister has assured a Rs 72,000 crore investment to fast-track railway projects across the state.”

During an official meeting with state officials and Railway Ministry representatives, Mr. Naidu emphasized the importance of accelerating the completion of all ongoing railway projects. He also urged officials to expedite land acquisition processes and resolve any issues delaying progress.

Mr. Naidu stressed upon the need for completion of all projects as per the timeline. He also stated that “All projects where the tendering process was completed should be finished within three years. All the doubling and other projects should be completed in four years. The development of 72 railway stations should be completed within two years and development works worth Rs 3,170 crore should be completed within two and a half years.”

Mr. Naidu also highlighted the importance of interlinking road, rail, and air networks to maximize the benefits of the infrastructure projects. He has set a target of all ongoing railway works to be completed within the span of three years and doubling projects within four years.