New push for AP’s Kotipalli-Narsapur rail line project

Amalapuram MP GM Harish Balayogi, Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Chinni met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Amalapuram Member of Parliament GM Harish Balayogi took on the long-pending Kotipalli-Narsapur railway line project with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Tuesday.

A delegation led by Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Chinni and Mr. Harish Balayogi met the Union Minister and invited Mr. Vaishnav for the state Dasara celebrations and Vijayawada Utsav-2.0.

During the meeting, Mr. Harish Balayogi informed the Railway Minister that the State Government has given an administrative sanction of ₹ 100 crore for the Kotipalli-Narsapur railway line project and has committed to share 25% of the total cost of the project.

In an official statement, Mr. Harish Balayogi claimed that Mr. Vaishnaw praised the state government’s commitment to the railway project. An action plan to speed up the railway project was also discussed.”

Mr. Harish also assured the Railway Minister of coordination with NDA partners in the state to complete the railway project.

Published – 06 Oct 2026 19:53 IST