E. Sreedharan, former Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, who has just been appointed advisor for the rail-based mass rapid transit system projects in Andhra Pradesh, visited the proposed corridors in Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri (VGTM) on Saturday.
He was accompanied by VGTM-Urban Development Authority (VGTM-UDA) Chairman V. Srinivas Reddy, Vice-Chairperson P. Usha Kumari and other officials.
Earlier, Mr. Sreedharan enquired about the topography of the city, possible locations through which the railway could pass and technical feasibility of the mega project in a meeting with the UDA’s top brass.
Mr. Srinivas Reddy told The Hindu that after making the preliminary enquiries about the potential traffic volumes and watching a presentation given by the UDA officials, Mr. Sreedharan visited Bandar Road, Eluru Road and Gannavaram-Gollapudi which were among the four to five corridors proposed in the initial phase.
Mr. Sreedharan also had a look at the Prakasam barrage and Railway Station area in Vijayawada city before proceeding to Undavalli Caves, Penumaka and Tullur villages and their surrounding areas in the neighbouring Guntur district. He is likely to interact with media this evening.
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