SCoR opens Nandyal–Gazulapalli double line section

VISAKHAPATNAM The South Coast Railway (SCoR) has commissioned the 15.12-km double-line section between Nandyal and Gazulapalli, for train operations at a permissible speed of 100 kmph, marking a major milestone in the ongoing Guntur–Guntakal doubling project, according to a press release issued on Monday. The statutory inspection and speed authorisation for the section were completed by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The infrastructure upgrade includes six new loop lines, three new high-level passenger platforms, and modern station buildings at Gazulapalli and Nandipalli.

To improve passenger safety and movement between platforms, a new Foot Over Bridge (FOB) has been constructed. The 15-km section features 18 bridges, including one major bridge and 17 minor bridges. A dedicated goods loading and unloading platform has been provided at Nandipalli to facilitate freight movement.

Railway officials stated that the doubling of the Nandyal–Gazulapalli section removes a long-standing operational bottleneck along the route.