Rs 1332 cr project: Govt approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section

The CCEA approved a Rs 1,332 crore project to double the 104 km Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line in Andhra and Tamil Nadu. This project will improve rail capacity, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity to key pilgrimage sites. It will also increase freight capacity by 4 MTPA, reduce CO2 emissions, and support regional development and employment.Original Article