83 Kms of New Lines, 197 Kms Double Lines, 64 Kms Third Line works completed during the current financial year which is highest ever since inception of the Zone

The infrastructure addition of South Central Railway has scaled new heights in the current financial year 2021-22 with the record addition of 344 track Kms to the Zone’s rail network. The special thrust given for speedy completion of the o­ngoing projects, combined with the meticulous planning and effective implementation of the scheduled works has resulted in this stupendous achievement. The Construction and completion of 83 Kms of new lines, 197 Kms of Double lines and 64 Kms of Third lines, combined total to 344 Track Kms addition to the rail network during 2021-22 is the highest ever in any financial year, since inception of the Zone.

Going into the details, the sections completed as part of 83 Kms New Lines during the current financial year include – 40.2 Kms between Bhadrachalam - Bhavanapalem in the critical coal loading area, 12.2 Kms between Gajwel - Kodakandla, 17.3 Kms between Akanapet – Medak and 13.3 Kms between Magnur - Makthal.

The sections completed as part of 197 Kms of Double Lines include – 29.7 Kms between Umdanagar - Shadnagar, 25.7 Kms between Gollapalli - Mahabubnagar, 17 Kms between Vijayawada - Uppaluru, 48.2 Kms between Narsapur - Bhimavaram - Aravalli, 23.9 Kms between Gundlakamma - Donakonda, 22.5 Kms between Edduladoddi - Maddikera, 26.4 Kms between Kalluru - Gooty, 2.1 Kms Bypass line at Motumari and 1.5 Kms Vijayawada Bulb line.

The sections completed as part of 64 Kms of Third Line during the current fiscal include - 7.8 Kms between Kolnur - Potkapalli, 19.2 Kms between Wirur- Manikgarh, 37 Kms between Kavali - Thalamanchi.

Shri Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager, SCR has complimented the entire railway officials at both the Zonal and Divisional levels including Construction Wing, RVNL and RITES officials for their extraordinary contribution which helped the Zone to achieve the record infrastructure addition. He attributed the credit to each and every employee of the Zone who worked very hard with dedication. The excellent coordination between the various departments was praised by the General Manager and stated that this boosts morale of the staff, while adding critical infrastructure links which will enhance train operations for the benefit of passengers.

    Completion of doubling between Gollapalli - Divitipalli & electrification between Gollapalli - Mahabubnagar marks the completion of entire project

South Central Railway has yet added o­ne more feather in its cap by successfully completing and commissioning Secunderabad – Mahabubnagar Doubling & Electrification project. The zone has been giving special attention to completion of the last mile connectivity projects. The completion of this project stands as a major infrastructure development in Telangana state, especially in South Telangana.

            The doubling of this crucial section will enhance the Rail connectivity between Hyderabad City and other major cities located towards Southern region such as Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa, Bengaluru, Tirupati etc., This enables further development of this region with the scope for growth and expansion in the new avenues with increased rail connectivity. Doubling of the last stretch between Gollapalli - Divitipalli for distance of 10 Kms & electrification in the last stretch of 25 Kms between Gollapalli - Mahabubnagar has been completed today i.e., 30^thMarch, 2022 marking the completion of entire project.      

            The Secunderabad – Mahabubnagar Doubling & Electrification project is o­ne of the crucial projects sanctioned for strengthening the rail operations in the state of Telangana. The project is being executed by the Railway PSU, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and was sanctioned for a distance of 85 Kms in 2015-16 at an estimated cost of Rs 774 crores. The section between Secunderabad – Umdanagar for a distance of 28 kms has already been completed as part of MMTS Phase I & II.   The progress of the Doubling & electrification works in the balance section i.e., Umdanagar – Mahabubnagar are as follows -

            Shri Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager, SCR has congratulated SCR officials and staff along with RVNL officials o­n successful completion of Secunderabad - Mahabubnagar Doubling & electrification project. The commitment and dedication shown by each and every employee in completion of this prestigious project in short and stipulated time has been appreciated by the General Manager. o­n this Occasion, he stated that the completion of the project will enhance the capacity of the section and help in improving the connectivity with the southern cities with Hyderabad/Secunderabad region.