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'''Kadapa–Bangalore section''' is an ongoing [[broad-gauge railway]] line project in the Indian states of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Karnataka]]. It connects [[Kadapa]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] with [[Bangalore]] in [[Karnataka]] via [[Kolar]].<ref name="info">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/kadapabangalore-railway-line-works-in-full-swing/article5507133.ece|title=Kadapa–Bangalore railway line works in full swing|first=Special|last=Correspondent|publisher=|accessdate=9 April 2017}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
The foundation stone for this project was laid on 2 September 2010 with an outlay of 2000cr's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/foundation-stone-laid-for-rs-2-000-cr-kadapa-bangalore-rail-line-110090200057_1.html|title=Foundation stone laid for Rs 2,000-cr Kadapa–Bangalore rail line|first=B. S.|last=Reporter|date=2 September 2010|publisher=|accessdate=9 April 2017|work=Business Standard}}</ref><br />
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== Construction ==<br />
This project will be constructed in four stages namely . Stage 1 will connect [[Rayachoti]] and stage 2 with [[Dharmavaram–Pakala branch line]] at [[Madanapalle]] and stage 3 will connect [[Madanapalle]] to [[Mulbagal]] and stage 4 last will connect [[Mulbagal]] to [[Kolar]] and last via [[Bangarapet]] to reach [[Bangalore]].<ref name="info" /><br />
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== Jurisdiction ==<br />
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This project falls under the jurisdiction of both [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]] and [[Bangalore railway division]] of [[South Western Railway zone]]. Out of 260.40&nbsp;km, 217.60&nbsp;km falls under Guntakal railway division and rest of the route km falls under the jurisdiction of Bangalore railway division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/south-central-railway-gets-rs-887-crore-for-new-lines-in-2-states/articleshow/56964619.cms|title=Union Budget 2017: South Central Railway gets Rs 887 crore for new lines in 2 states {{!}} Hyderabad News|last=Feb 4|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-07-11|last3=Ist|first3=7:31}}<br />
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==Status==<br />
This railway line is operational up to Pendlimarri and regular train service started from June 16, 2017. Rs.210 crores were allotted in 2019 for this railway line.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-06-15/2-express-trains-to-be-flagged-off-today/306579|title=2 express trains to be flagged off today|date=2017-06-15|website=The Hans India|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Proposed railway lines in India]]<br />
[[Category:Bangalore railway division]]<br />
[[Category:Guntakal railway division]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]<br />
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