Kazipet Rly Station To Be Redeveloped With Rs 24 Cr

Hyderabad: A major transformation is in progress for Indian Railways with upgradation of Railway stations on a massive scale, with a vision to provide World-class facilities to the passengers. Under the “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme” (ABSS), 40 Railway stations across the Telangana are being redeveloped with an estimated cost of Rs 2,737 crore, to provide modern passenger amenities and convert them into growth centers to the regional population.

The mission got a major boost when the Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for stations redevelopment in Telangana State during August, 2023 and February, 2024. The list includes the major upgradation of Secunderabad Railway station works that has been taken up on large scale to meet the world class standards. In addition, to reduce congestion on other existing rail terminals in the twin cities region, Charlapalli station has been developed with all facilities and is being converted as alternate terminal for the convenience of city public.

The ABSS policy was formulated by the Ministry of Railways which is aimed to modernize Railway stations, envisaging development on a continuous basis with a long-term vision. The idea is based on implementation of various critical elements as per a master plan that caters to ever increasing needs and enhanced patronage of the Railway stations.

Kazipet Railway station is one of the 40 Railway stations across the Telangana which is being redeveloped under ABSS. Kazipet Railway Station, located in Warangal has a rich history dating back to the 19th century.