Kuppam-Marikuppam New Rail Line Approved, Set to Transform Two States

• New 24 km railway line approved between Kuppam (AP) and Marikuppam (Karnataka) at an estimated cost of Rs. 297 crore.
• Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the project in Parliament, highlighting its significance for two-state connectivity.
• The project, part of the National Infrastructure Pipeline, aims to reduce travel time and costs between Kuppam and Bengaluru.
• Construction work is progressing on the Marikuppam side, with land acquisition and surveys nearing completion on the Kuppam side.
• The line is expected to boost trade, industry, and employment, potentially making Kuppam a strategic railway junction.

Why It Matters: Kuppam-Marikuppam railway line will transform two states' development and connectivity.