New Delhi/Mangalagiri: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday appealed to Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to take up the comprehensive development of Pithapuram railway station as a model station and to include the proposed road over bridge (ROB under PM Gati Shakti scheme. As part of his Delhi visit, Pawan Kalyan met the railway minister and held detailed discussions on several key railway-related issues concerning the state, with special focus on infrastructure development at Pithapuram. During the meeting, he emphasised the need to upgrade Pithapuram railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, highlighting the town’s immense spiritual and cultural significance. In view of this, he requested the Centre to provide improved passenger amenities and modern infrastructure at the railway station to ensure greater comfort and convenience for pilgrims and travellers. Expressing his gratitude, Pawan Kalyan thanked the Union Minister for his constructive response and support towards the development of railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh.