During his visit to Delhi, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan had a discussion with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav regarding key railway infrastructure projects in the state. High among the issues raised was the urgent need for a Railway Over Bridge on the Samarlakota-Uppada Road within Pithapuram Municipality.
Highlighting the persistent traffic bottlenecks in the region, Pawan Kalyan underscored the critical role the ROB would play in alleviating congestion and enhancing overall road connectivity. He urged the Union Minister to prioritize this project, emphasizing its importance for smoother transportation and better infrastructure development in the area.
Further, Pawan Kalyan urged that four important trains—Nanded-Sambalpur Nagavali Express, Nanded-Visakhapatnam Superfast Express, Visakhapatnam-SaiNagar Shirdi Express, and the AP Express—be made to halt at the Pithapuram railway station. It would help pilgrims go on to the sacred Sripada Vallabha Swamy Temple with minimum hassle.
Pawan Kalyan also presented a proposal from residents of Latur, who have requested a direct train service connecting Latur to Tirupati. He encouraged the Railway Minister to explore this suggestion for further feasibility.
