Malkajgiri Railway Station redevelopment nears completion, opening likely in two months
The redevelopment of Malkajgiri railway station is nearing completion, with 95 per cent of the works finished under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Residents have urged SCR authorities to expedite pending works and inaugurate the upgraded station, expected to open within two months.
Hyderabad: Residents of Malkajgiri and surrounding colonies may have to wait for about a month or two more to use the redeveloped Malkajgiri railway station facility. The works were in the final stage with nearly 95 per cent completed, railway authorities said.
The residents have urged the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities to speed up the remaining redevelopment works, which include setting up of escalators and lifts and take steps to inaugurate the upgraded facility at the earliest.
The station is being modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Locals say the transformation is clearly visible, but are keen to see the project fully finished and opened to the public soon.
As part of the upgrade, a 12-metre-wide foot overbridge is under construction to streamline passenger movement between platforms. Three escalators and three lifts are also being installed to improve accessibility, particularly for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers.
Decorative arches at the ‘In Gate’ and ‘Out Gate’ of Terminal-2 on the western side have been completed, while similar works on the eastern side are progressing. Key amenities such as a waiting hall, VIP lounge, tea stall and RPF office on the platform have already been readied. False ceiling works in the existing booking office are ongoing.
Cement concrete flooring across the circulating area is being laid, alongside foundation works for high-mast lighting. The station building elevation and portico are in the final stages of completion. Additionally, a CC approach road connecting Gouthamnagar Gate Road to the booking office within railway land has been developed, providing improved access towards Anutex Chourasta.
Residents say this road will be particularly helpful during festivals and special events when the main road often witnesses heavy congestion.
Noor Ahmed Ali, General Secretary of the Suburban Train Travellers Association, said they have sought stoppage of express trains passing via Malkajgiri to further benefit commuters. He echoed the demand of local residents, requesting authorities to complete the remaining works swiftly and dedicate the redeveloped station to the residents, who majorly depend on train travel.
