Raghuram Reddy seeks realignment of key rly lines

Raising long-pending railway issues of Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, MP Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy has urged the Centre to expedite decisions on new railway lines, station development, and passenger amenities.

During a meeting with senior officials of the Railway Ministry in New Delhi on Thursday, the MP discussed key infrastructure concerns with Executive Director Vikas Kumar Jain and sought early resolution of pending proposals. He said the Railways responded positively and assured that necessary steps would be taken soon.

Reddy reiterated the demand for realignment of the proposed Dornakal–Miryalaguda and Dornakal–Gadwal railway lines, stating that alternative routes should be considered via Vennaram, Kuravi, Abbai Palem, Maripeda, and Mothe to better serve local populations.

He noted that several representations had been made earlier regarding these alignments and that surveys had already been completed by railway authorities. In view of this, he urged the ministry to move forward swiftly with the alternative proposals.

The MP also raised the issue of road expansion in front of the Bhadradri Kothagudem railway station (Bhadrachalam Road) and proposed a land exchange to facilitate the project.

He informed officials that around 4,556 sq m of railway land is required for road widening, and in return, the state government is willing to provide 9,969.5 sq m of land near Khammam railway station. He further stated that proposals in this regard had already been submitted by the district collectors of Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem to South Central Railway on November 14, 2025.

Raghuram Reddy expressed confidence that with the Centre’s positive response, long-pending railway development works in the region would soon see progress.