Bullet Train To Connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Blore, Amaravati


Mohul Ghosh

Mohul Ghosh

Oct 20, 2024


Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has recently made several key announcements aimed at boosting infrastructure and economic growth across the state. These initiatives promise to transform the region’s connectivity and industrial landscape. Notable projects include a bullet train, a major expansion of highways, and new industrial corridors, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a crucial economic hub in South India.

Bullet Train To Connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Blore, Amaravati

High-Speed Rail Corridor to Connect Economic Hubs

One of the most significant announcements from Naidu is the proposed high-speed rail corridor that will connect four major economic hubs in South India: Hyderabad, Amaravati, Chennai, and Bengaluru. This bullet train project aims to revolutionize regional connectivity, fostering economic growth and development. According to Naidu, a detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared soon, with construction likely to begin in 2026. This project is expected to play a pivotal role in spurring industrial activity and boosting the state’s economy by providing faster transportation for both goods and people.

Bhogapuram Airport: A New Gateway

Another key development in Naidu’s infrastructure plan is the Bhogapuram Airport, which is expected to be completed by 2025. The airport will be connected through metro rail and beach roads, in addition to the existing national highway. This new airport will significantly enhance Andhra Pradesh’s connectivity with major cities, facilitating better trade and tourism opportunities.

Upgrading Road Connectivity

Naidu also announced plans to upgrade the Vijayawada-Hyderabad highway to an eight-lane expressway, further improving road infrastructure in the region. Additionally, a greenfield expressway has been proposed between Machilipatnam and Hyderabad, providing connectivity to the upcoming port and linking Telangana with a dry port.

Addressing the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Issue

While many of the state’s long-pending infrastructure issues, such as Polavaram and Amaravati, are being resolved, the Visakhapatnam steel plant issue remains unresolved. Naidu stated that the state government is actively considering various alternatives to prevent the plant’s privatization and is committed to finding a solution that protects the interests of the people.

Support from the Union Government

Naidu revealed that the Union Government has approved several key projects for Andhra Pradesh, including a 183 km-long outer ring road (ORR) around Amaravati. Additionally, Naidu has requested 20,000 acres of salt lands along the coastline to develop industrial corridors, with ₹5,000 crore already sanctioned for industrial nodes at Orvakal and Kopparthi.


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