Hyderabad: Cherlapalli railway station likely to be opened on December 28

The Charlapalli station, redeveloped at a significant cost of Rs 430 crore, was originally slated to open in August after the completion of road widening works in the area. However, delays occurred due to several factors, including issues related to land acquisition for the development of approach road connectivity.

Hyderabad: Contrary to speculations of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurating the redeveloped Charlapalli Railway Station, the union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to inaugurated the station on December 28.

It was expected that the Charlapalli station which was redeveloped at a whopping cost of Rs 430 crore would be opened in August after the road widening works in the vicinity. However, due to various reasons including the land acquisition for developing approach road connectivity led to delay.

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Charlapalli station was developed with plans to operate 50 trains from the terminal, and is equipped with modern amenities including lifts, escalators, 9 platforms, huge parking spaces, etc.

Initially, the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities will run about 25 services.
The Railway Board has already made it clear that Krishna Express, Sabari Express, Satavahana Express and other trains will be operated. It will also have coach maintenance facilities for facilitating starting of trains from the station.

The Charlapalli railway station will become the fourth major passenger terminal in the twin cities and was developed with modern facilities and technology on a par with airports. The upcoming facility would not only reduce burden at Secunderabad, Nampally and Kacheguda stations but also meet the growing requirements of the city’s population.

However, the South Central Railway is yet to officially announce the inauguration day.