POTKAPALLI

- With this, a total of 84 kms between Kazipet – Balharshah now has third line facility

The significant third line project in the Grand Trunk route viz., Kazipet – Balharshah project, covering Telangana & Maharashtra states, has taken another crucial step with the completion of works between Wirur – Manikgarh Both the third line works as well Electrification works for a distance of 19.2 kms now stands commissioned. The section between Kazipet – Balharshah is a vital rail link situated along the Grand Trunk Route connecting Northern parts with Southern region of the country.

The section between Kazipet – Balharshah o­n SCR falls in both Telangana and Maharashtra states. This main line falling under the Grand Trunk route has been witnessing continuous growth of both Passenger and Freight traffic, leading to oversaturation of this section. To decongest this vital section, initially the tripling works between Raghavapuram – Mandamarri for a distance of 33 Kms have been completed in the year 2016. To further ease the traffic, tripling & electrification works o­n the balance stretch of Kazipet – Balharshah section, for a distance of 202 Kms (Telangana-159 Kms & Maharashtra-43 Kms) has been sanctioned in the year 2015-16 with an estimated cost of Rs 2,063 Crore. As part of it, 31 kms between Potkapalli - Raghavapuram has already been completed.

Now, out of 43 Kms stretch that falls in Maharashtra state, third line works between Wirur - Manikgarh for a distance of 19.2 Kms has been completed giving boost for the socio-economic development of this region. Especially, Manikgarh station is the interchange point with Central Railway and it is the junction for connecting several cement and coal sidings, situated near Manikgarh station. Commissioning of third line of this stretch will ease the congestion for both freight and passenger trains.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway has complimented the entire Team of both Secunderabad Division and Construction Organisation, who have completed the tripling and electrification works. He opined that completion of Kazipet – Balharshah tripling project eases the congestion in this oversaturated route and facilitates handling of more number of trains effectively. Accordingly, execution of third line works of the entire project is being taken up simultaneously in different sections and the works in balance stretches of both Telangana & Maharashtra region are progressing at a fast pace.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook Inspection of Kazipet – Peddapalli – Nizamabad section today i.e., 19th August, 2021. He was accompanied by Shri A.K Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other senior officials throughout the inspection.

The General Manager inspected Kazipet Railway Hospital and reviewed the health care facilities available. Later, the General Manager inspected Kazipet Railway station, he examined the passenger amenities, circulating area and discussed o­n further station developmental plans with the officials. He reviewed the progress of Road Under Bridge and LC gate at Kazipet town. The General Manager inaugurated a sewage treatment plant at Kazipet. Further, the General Manager carried out rear window inspection between Hasanparthi - Uppal stations. He reviewed the construction of goods shed at Hasanparthi and inspected Hasanparthi Railway station. The General Manager also inspected Uppal Railway station and goods shed where he reviewed the passenger amenities available.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager carried out a rear window inspection between Kazipet – Peddapalli section. He inspected the Maneru bridge which is under-construction as part of the Kazipet – Balharshah third line project. He also reviewed the progress of third line works in Potkapalli – Kolanoor – Peddapalli section. Later, he inspected Peddapalli goods shed and examined the equipments and amenities available. The General Manager visited Peddapalli Railway station where he inspected the entire station premises, passenger amenities, inaugurated the Hamali rest room and planted saplings. Further, he also inspected the Sultanabad Railway station and goods shed and discussed o­n developmental plans with the officials.

The General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of Karimnagar Railway station, he examined the passenger amenities available at the station and discussed o­n further plans of development and also examined the facilities at the goods shed. Further, he inspected the Gangadhara Railway station and goods shed. During the course of inspection, the General Manager received representations regarding development of station from various public representatives. He also interacted with the media and briefed them o­n Railway plans for improvement of various facilities.