The Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries, T.G. Bharat, has requested the Union Minister for Railways, V. Soma, to establish a direct train connection between Kurnool and Vijayawada. The minister highlighted the difficulties faced by people due to the lack of a direct train and the need for better connectivity between Rayalaseema...
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and the state capital, Amaravati. He also emphasized the need for a direct train between Kurnool and Mumbai, once or twice a week, to improve business connectivity for Kurnool's industrialists. Additionally, the state government has received approval for Rs. 6,585 crores in funding for the development of seven national highways, totaling 384 km. The minister credited the efforts of the Prime Minister's Office and the Union Road Transport & Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, for securing these funds.