People expect at least one, But no big hopes on budget...
Railway Budget for 2010-11, will be going to presented in Parliament on February 24 is very important for A.P. Number of projects, if sanctioned, they will ensure good returns for the Railways. Bengaluru-Kadapa railway line estimated to cost Rs 693 cr. is expected to give 17.37 per cent returns, as is the Bhadrachalam-Kovvuru, Nadikudi-Srikalahasti and Ramagundam-Manguru railway projects. These projects have remained on paper though the Union railway ministry agreed in principle to take them up. Work on some other projects began 10 years ago but they are yet to be completed. Nandyal-Yerraguntla, Kotipalli-Narsapur, Kakinada-Pithapuram, Macherla-Nalgonda, Dharmavaram-Pakala gauge conversion projects require Rs 1,400 crore. Andhra Pradesh state government is looking for new railway lines between Nadikudi and Srikalahasti, Bhadrachalam-Kovvur and Manuguru-Ramagundam, besides doubling of the Vijayawada-Gudivada-Nidadavole line, and these will be presented as priority projects.
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