Vijayawada Railway Boost: Satellite Stations Raynapadu, Gunadala to Ease Congestion

• South Central Railway is developing satellite stations at Raynapadu and Gunadala to alleviate congestion at Vijayawada Junction.
• The project, under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, involves a total investment of Rs 300 crore for infrastructure enhancement.
• Raynapadu station's first phase is complete at Rs 19.9 crore, featuring modern amenities and ready for inauguration.
• Gunadala station is being upgraded with Rs 35.5 crore, including a 100-foot-wide connecting road for accessibility.
• New train diversion strategy: Secunderabad trains via Raynapadu-Kondapalli, Visakhapatnam trains via Gunadala to Secunderabad, aiming for completion by Krishna Pushkaralu 2026.