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The provided text is from “The Hindu” newspaper, dated October 27, 2025, and focuses on local news from Vijayawada, India. The main subject is the approval of platform expansion and height enhancement at the Kondapalli railway station. The proposal was put forward by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni) and approved under the Umbrella Works 2024-25 scheme. The station currently has a platform with a significant portion at a low level, causing inconvenience to passengers. The MP advocated for the upgrade, also pushing for the station’s inclusion in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

News Article:

Kondapalli Railway Station Set for Upgrade After MP’s Advocacy

VIJAYAWADA, October 27, 2025 – Commuters at the Kondapalli railway station can look forward to improved accessibility and convenience as the South Central Railway (SCR) has approved a significant upgrade project for the station.

The project, championed by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni), includes the expansion and height enhancement of the existing platforms. Approval for the work has been granted under the Umbrella Works 2024-25 scheme, with work expected to commence shortly.

Currently, the Kondapalli station features a 366-meter platform, but only 136 meters are at a high level. This discrepancy poses significant challenges for passengers, particularly the elderly and those with mobility issues, when boarding and alighting from trains.

“The insufficient platform height has been a long-standing problem for our community,” said MP Shivnath in a press release. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for their support in addressing the concerns. He had previously inspected the station with Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad and directly observed the difficulties faced by passengers.

The approval follows a detailed proposal submitted by Mr. Shivnath to SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava in August. In addition to the platform improvements, the proposal also sought enhanced passenger amenities and the inclusion of Kondapalli in the Amrit Bharat 2.0 modernisation programme. While the station isn’t yet included in Amrit Bharat, General Manager Srivastava has assured that it will be considered for the next phase of the scheme. The platform work will alleviate passenger issues while awaiting further improvements.

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