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Cabinet approves Rs 1,264 crore Ballari-Guntakal railway project linking Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,264 crore railway infrastructure project to construct the third and fourth rail lines between Ballari in Karnataka and Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh. The 46-km multi-tracking project, to be completed by 2028-29, aims to boost freight capacity, improve connectivity for industrial and tourist hubs,…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Anantapur police rescue B.Tech student from suicide bid

Anantapura police rescue 19-year-old B.Tech student attempting suicide near Guntakal railway station, highlighting importance of mental health support.

The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024

AP-Transco staff fix glitches on Gooty-Guntakal line in mission mode

AP-Transco restores 132 KV Gooty-Guntakal line after breakdown, ensuring power supply to consumers and railways.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Belagavi-Mysuru Express to be speeded up from January 1

South Western Railway provides experimental stoppage for trains at Kuppam Railway Station for 3 months & speed increase of 2 trains from Jan 1, 2024. Diversion & augmentation of trains due to safety-related works & extension of services of 4 trains with existing timings, stoppages, etc.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

South Central Railway commissions 11-km electrified double line in Andhra Pradesh

SCR commissions 11.2 km electrified double line between Malkapuram and Dhone, part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. Line connects Guntur and Rayalaseema region, and passes through eight major and 16 minor bridges.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

South Central Railway commissions 16.6-km double line between Munumaka, Satulur

SCR commissions double line between Munumaka-Satulur (16.6 km) as part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. This line connects Guntur with Rayalaseema region and beyond. It will decongest the section, increase train speed and facilitate new train services.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

360 km Cyclothon by RPF personnel marks Police Commemoration Day

RPF team of 10 led by K. Benaiah completed 400km Cyclothon from Hyderabad to Guntakal in Anantapur district. Event flagged off by Aroma Singh Thakur, IG-PCSC, South Central Railway. Rally passed through Kothakota, Wanapathi district of Telangana and Dhone in Nandyal district. Two motorcycles used for piloting. Campaigns held at…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Stoppage for all Express trains sought at Yadgir Railway Station

Yadgir Karnataka Rakshana Vedike urges Guntakal Railway Division to provide stoppage for all Express trains at Yadgir. Vedike activists cite Yadgir's high revenue earning potential and poor facilities, including no proper platforms and illumination, as reasons for stoppage. They also urge authorities to provide an escalator to connect the foot…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Three die, five injured as car hits autorickshaw in Sri Sathya Sai district

Three persons died and five more were grievously injured when the autorickshaw they were travelling in was hit by a car at Yerradoddi village of Modigubba mandal in Sri Sathya Sai district on September 3 (Sunday) morning. Two youths, identified as Balu (18) and Vardhan (20) hailing from Guntakal town—died…

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Ongole Railway police constable booked for attacking TTEs

The Government Railway Police, Guntakal, have registered a case against Ongole GRP constable P. Srikanth for allegedly attacking the Travelling Ticket Examiners who were on duty.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023