February 2021 - Project got INR35.49bn funding (USD486mn); February 2020 - INR6.6bn (USD93mn) allocated for project in budget; July 2019 - INR3.5bn (USD51mn) allocated for project; July 2018 - Construction begins; August 2016 - Central government has given its approval for the construction of third line between Vijayawada and Gudur Junction