Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi to discuss ongoing railway projects and new lines for the state. Naidu emphasized the need for additional train services in Andhra Pradesh and highlighted the high-speed railway corridors announced in the recent Union Budget.
He thanked the Union government for announcing three high-speed railway corridors that would benefit Andhra Pradesh. Naidu specifically requested the extension of the Bengaluru–Chennai high-speed rail corridor to connect Tirupati, enhancing connectivity to the major pilgrimage city.
The Chief Minister also sought the commencement of operations of the South Coastal Railway Zone from April 1 and proposed the establishment of greenfield mega terminals at key locations in the state. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of supporting agricultural exports and requested allocation of empty reefer containers at a concessional rate to facilitate banana exports.
Naidu further sought cooperation for setting up dedicated freight corridors to improve freight movement between North and South India. He proposed the establishment of new railway lines to enhance connectivity in various regions across the state and requested approval for high-speed rail links and corridors to improve transportation infrastructure.
In a separate meeting with Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Naidu discussed strengthening agriculture and allied sectors in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted the state’s initiatives to reduce chemical fertilizer usage and promote organic farming practices. Naidu also requested central assistance for the development of the coconut sector in the state, emphasizing the potential benefits for farmers and employment generation.
