SCR plans to develop Malkajgiri railway station as major terminal
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South Central Railway plans to develop Malkajgiri station into a major terminal to relieve congestion at Kacheguda station.
The brief
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- Malkajgiri railway station is undergoing a redevelopment project costing 27.61 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- South Central Railway officials are also planning a 42 crore expansion to add new railway lines and platforms to handle more trains.
- This initiative aims to increase the station's capacity and reduce traffic congestion at Kacheguda station.
- The project will eventually provide the station with four platforms and six lines.
What to watch next
- Completion of track expansion works scheduled for approximately 18 months
- Commissioning of newly installed lifts and escalators
- Potential changes in train halts for express services like Venkatadri and Tungabhadra
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A. Sridhar
Chief Public Relations Officer
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“The idea is to develop Malkajgiri into a major destination point and ease congestion at Kacheguda station”
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…the width of the existing platform will be reduced. Another line is planned alongside Platform 1, along with a new platform. Once completed, Malkajgiri will have four platforms and six lines, including two loop lines. “ The idea is to develop Malkajgiri into a major destination point and ease congestion at Kacheguda station ,” said SCR Chief Public Relations Officer A. Sridhar. The track expansion project is estimated to cost around 42 crore. Due to space constraints at Kacheguda, several terminating express trains are currently being…
“Since it will take about a year-and-a-half for the new lines work to be complete, we had to lay tiles towards a corner of the platform for the benefit of the disabled, as it is a statutory requirement. These will be affected during the construction”
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…to travel to Kacheguda by road,” said Bharat, a passenger. Mr. Sridhar was categorical that none of the structures built under the station redevelopment programme would be affected by the upcoming expansion works. “ Since it will take about a year-and-a-half for the new lines work to be complete, we had to lay tiles towards a corner of the platform for the benefit of the disabled, as it is a statutory requirement. These will be affected during the construction ,” he said. Some railway officials, however, feel better coordination between departments could have prevented such expenditure and minimised duplication of effort. “Major infrastructure projects should be planned with…
Bharat
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“Express trains such as Venkatadri and Tungabhadra pass through Malkajgiri without stopping, forcing passengers to travel to Kacheguda by road”
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…Due to space constraints at Kacheguda, several terminating express trains are currently being stabled at Medchal, nearly 30 minutes away. Local commuters say the upgraded station should also receive more train halts. “ Express trains such as Venkatadri and Tungabhadra pass through Malkajgiri without stopping, forcing passengers to travel to Kacheguda by road ,” said Bharat, a passenger. Mr. Sridhar was categorical that none of the structures built under the station redevelopment programme would be affected by the upcoming expansion works. “Since it will take about a…
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