SC Railway Publication of Notification under section 37A of Railways Act, 1989 Acquisition of land for Construction of Tettu TSS in Ongole Gudur section

**Executive Summary** This document is a notification from the Central Government, Ministry of Railways, declaring 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. This project falls under the Railways Act of 1989. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, February 6, 2026. **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 declared as a Special Railway Project. * **Legal Basis:** This declaration is made under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * **Purpose:** The project aims to provide National Infrastructure for a public purpose. * **Geographic Scope:** The project involves land acquisition in the State of Andhra Pradesh. * **Effective Date:** The notification is effective from February 6, 2026. * **Project Details:** * Section: Ongole-Gudur * TSS: Tettu * District: Prakasam **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Andhra Pradesh State Government** * **Impact:** The state government is impacted by the need to facilitate land acquisition for the Special Railway Project. * **Action Required:** Assist in land acquisition processes for the electric traction system upgrade. **Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** * **Impact:** The Ministry is responsible for implementing the Special Railway Project. * **Action Required:** Execute the "Up-gradation work of Electric Traction System" project, including land acquisition and construction. **Stakeholder: Residents/Landowners in Andhra Pradesh (specifically in the Ongole-Gudur section, near Tettu in the Prakasam district)** * **Impact:** Some residents/landowners may be affected by the project because land acquisition may occur. * **Action Required:** Cooperate with the land acquisition process as required by the government.

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