In a bid to strengthen railway connectivity and boost infrastructure-led development in Palnadu and Andhra Pradesh, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Member of Parliament from Narasaraopet and TDP Lok Sabha Floor Leader, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Monday (May 11, 2026) and submitted a set of major proposals.

During the meeting, the MP sought approval for a new railway corridor connecting Piduguralla–Savalyapuram to Ramayapatnam Port. He said enhanced rail connectivity to the port would significantly support cement, limestone, agriculture, and logistics sectors in Palnadu and Prakasam districts, while improving freight transportation and employment opportunities.