SC Railway Publication of Notification under section 37A of Railways Act, 1989 Acquisition of land for Construction of Tadepalligudem TSS in Kondapalli Vijayawada Rajahmundry section.

**Executive Summary** This Gazette of India notification, dated February 5, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway), declares the "Up-gradation work of Electric Traction System from 1x25kV to 2x25KV traction system to meet 3000 MT loading target" as a Special Railway Project for land acquisition in Andhra Pradesh. The project is aimed at providing national infrastructure for a public purpose. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Project Designation:** * The "Up-gradation work of Electric Traction System from 1x25kV to 2x25KV traction system to meet 3000 MT loading target" is designated as a Special Railway Project. * **Legal Basis:** * The notification is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * **Purpose:** * The project is for providing national infrastructure for a public purpose. * **Geographic Scope:** * The project involves land acquisition in the State of Andhra Pradesh. * **Specific Section and Location:** * Section: Kondapalli - Vijayawada - Rajahmundry * TSS (Traction Sub Station): Tadepalligudem * District: West Godavari **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** * **Impact:** Responsible for executing the upgrade project and acquiring the necessary land. * **Action Required:** Proceed with the land acquisition process in Andhra Pradesh as per the notification. **Government of Andhra Pradesh** * **Impact:** Required to facilitate the land acquisition process for the railway project. * **Action Required:** Cooperate with the Ministry of Railways in acquiring the land specified for the project. **Residents/Landowners in Andhra Pradesh (Specifically, West Godavari District along the Kondapalli - Vijayawada - Rajahmundry Section)** * **Impact:** Potential displacement or loss of land due to acquisition for the railway project. * **Action Required:** Be aware of the project and any land acquisition notices related to their property.

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