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The long-pending Machilipatnam–Repalle railway line, a long-cherished aspiration of the people of Krishna district, may soon take shape. Machilipatnam MP and Lok Sabha Committee on Subordinate Legislation Chairman Vallabhaneni Balashouri on Tuesday met Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar and senior officials in New Delhi to press for key projects concerning his constituency. Balashouri stressed the importance of the Machilipatnam–Repalle line, explaining that it would decongest Vijayawada Junction by providing an alternate route between Kolkata and Chennai, cutting nearly 70 km of travel distance. This, he said, would save time and reduce freight costs significantly. Once the Machilipatnam port becomes operational, the line would serve as a major coastal corridor for low-cost cargo movement, forming a vital link in the proposed coastal railway corridor connecting Narsapur, Repalle, Nizampatnam, and Bapatla. He urged the Railway Board to expedite the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and grant approvals at the earliest.

A new Community Health Centre (CHC) was inaugurated in Repalle in August 2025, aiming to enhance medical services for residents and nearby rural areas. The center is equipped with modern diagnostic equipment, emergency wards, maternity care units, and a small surgical theatre. It will serve around 20 nearby villages, offering 24/7 emergency and outpatient care. The inauguration ceremony was attended by local MLA officials, healthcare professionals, and community members who appreciated the government’s efforts to improve rural healthcare infrastructure. This new facility is expected to reduce patient load on Guntur Government Hospital and make healthcare more accessible to people within Repalle itself.

As part of the 2025 “Clean and Green Andhra” initiative, the Repalle Municipality launched a large-scale cleanliness and plantation drive across the town. Over 300 volunteers, including students, NGO members, and local residents, participated in planting more than 2,000 saplings along major roads, near schools, and around public parks. Municipal officials emphasized the importance of maintaining hygiene, reducing plastic waste, and promoting eco-friendly practices in everyday life. This initiative aims to transform Repalle into a model green town in the Guntur district, with community involvement at its heart. Plans are underway to introduce weekly clean-up programs and awareness workshops for school students.

The long-awaited Repalle Railway Bridge renovation project is in its final phase and is expected to be completed by the end of November 2025. The new structure, designed with modern engineering standards, features improved pedestrian pathways, LED lighting, and enhanced safety barriers to support the growing traffic between Repalle and neighboring towns. Local residents have expressed relief as the renovation has been pending for years due to funding delays. Once inaugurated, the bridge will significantly reduce travel time and improve road connectivity between Repalle and Guntur. Authorities are also planning to beautify the area with new streetlights and greenery, making it not only functional but also visually appealing.

The Repalle police rescued a four-year-old boy within 17 hours of his kidnapping using CCTV footage and technical surveillance The police said that the incident had occurred on Friday evening (August 1, 2025) when the accused identified as Mummalaneni Charan, 35, a resident of Repalle town, allegedly abducted the boy from an auto near his school. Charan, who had been reportedly sexually harassing the mother of the boy for some time, kidnapped the child after she repeatedly rejected his advances. The mother of the boy, who had been living separately from her husband, lodged a complaint at the Repalle Town Police Station soon after the incident. Under the direction of Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi, four special teams were formed, led by DSP A. Srinivasa Rao and CI Mallikarjun Rao. The police traced Charan using CCTV to Vijayawada and apprehended him at the RTC bus stand.

 ARRANGEMENT In a move to enhance public transport and infrastructure, Ministers Anagani Satya Prasad and Satya Kumar Yadav, along with APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana, on Monday, fulfilled a long-standing demand of the people of Repalle by launching two new bus services from here to Tirupati. Additionally, eight more bus services to Vijayawada and Guntur were launched to improve the connectivity. Revenue Minister Anagani assures that road infrastructure projects were under way in the constituency as promised and that 16,000 teacher posts will soon be filled through the DSC recruitment