Why is Konaseema still waiting for its railway line, 26 years on? | Explained
After 26 years, the Kotipalli‑Narsapur railway project in Konaseema remains incomplete. Although most bridge pillars have been erected, progress stalls due to unresolved land acquisition and the state’s share of funding. Local activists in Amalapuram are organizing a public movement and a bandh to pressure authorities into advancing the line. The line was sanctioned decades ago, and its delay hampers regional connectivity and economic growth.