Cabinet approves two new railway lines connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
The Union Cabinet approved two new railway line projects to enhance connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of ₹1,264 crore. The Ballari-Guntakal railway line expansion will add approximately 46 km to the Indian Railways network and improve access to 99 villages with a population of about 700,000. This capacity enhancement aims to facilitate travel to key tourist destinations, including Ballari Fort and Sri Kumara Swamy Temple.