Railways approve ₹142 crore to upgrade Savalyapuram–Guntur traction to 2x25 kV
On 19 September 2026, Indian Railways approved ₹142 crore to upgrade the electric traction system from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on the 73 route km Savalyapuram–Guntur section of South Coast Railway in Andhra Pradesh.
Summary
The Savalyapuram–Guntur traction upgrade covers 146 track kilometres and will strengthen power supply for electric trains. The section is part of High-Density Network (HUN) Route 8, which runs Vasco–Gadag–Guntakal–Nandyal–Savalyapuram–Guntur–Vijayawada.
Key facts
- Section
- Savalyapuram–Guntur, South Coast Railway — 73 route km / 146 track km
- Upgrade
- 1x25 kV → 2x25 kV electric traction
- Cost
- ₹142 crore
- Route
- Part of HUN Route 8 (Vasco–Gadag–Guntakal–Nandyal–Savalyapuram–Guntur–Vijayawada)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
In September 2026, Indian Railways approved upgrading the electric traction system from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV on which section?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Savalyapuram–Guntur
The ₹142 crore upgrade covers the 73 route km Savalyapuram–Guntur section of South Coast Railway.