Malkajgiri railway station redevelopment underway, set for completion in six months
As many as 1,275 stations have been shortlisted across India for renovation and redevelopment by the Indian Railway. Among them, Malkajgiri railway station was selected and a budget of Rs 27 crore was allocated for developing work.
Hyderabad: The redevelopment of Malkajgiri railway station which was taken up as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is going on at a brisk pace and is expected to be completed in next six months. As many as 1,275 stations have been shortlisted across India for renovation and redevelopment by the Indian Railway. Among them, Malkajgiri railway station was selected and a budget of Rs 27 crore was allocated for developing work.
According to the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities, the works were under process, including the foundation of a 12-metre wide Foot over Bridge, lifts and centering works on the ground floor for the AC waiting hall and RPF office. The construction of a highlevel water tank is also completed and a shelter on platform number 1 and 2 is in the completion stage. Apart from this, construction of VIP lounge, toilets and bathrooms on platform 1 and 2 side walls is in progress.
The approach road from the old parking shed to LC Gate Road on the east side of Terminal-1 has also been formed and a cement concrete road will be laid, using which passengers can directly reach the station from Anutex Circle. Also, an elevation on both sides with porticos is being planned with arches and a park and water fountains and a ‘I Love Malkajgiri’ selfie point is also on cards.
“As the footfall at Malkajgiri has increased, it will be better if one more platform on the east side adjacent to the booking counter to LC Gate No 255 Gouthamnagar- Malkajgiri-Medchal is provided,” said Praveen Kumar, a local resident. Currently, around 62 trains are passing through the station on a daily basis, with around 600 general ticket holders and 500 reserved ticket holders’ travelling every day. Meanwhile, along with the facelift of the station, the locals requested the SCR authorities to construct a platform and upgrade a few facilities for the benefit of passengers.
“The construction began last year and is expected to take around six months to complete. It will be better if three tracks for stabling and three tracks for pit lines near Lallaguda station get constructed so as to avoid sending trains from Kacheguda to Bolarum,” said Noor Mohammed Ali, member of Suburban Train Travellers Association.
