Malkajgiri Railway Station set for Ugadi 2026 inauguration

Residents of Malkajgiri urge SCR to complete the railway station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and inaugurate it on Ugadi 2026. Upgrades include escalators, lifts, foot overbridge, VIP lounge, and improved access via a new CC approach road.

Hyderabad: Residents of Malkajgiri and surroundings have urged the South Central Railway (SCR) authorities to speed up the remaining redevelopment works at Malkajgiri railway station and take steps to inaugurate the upgraded facility on the occasion of Ugadi 2026.

The station is being modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with officials stating that nearly 90 per cent of the works have been completed. Locals say the transformation is clearly visible, but are keen to see the project fully finished and opened to the public at the earliest.

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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 and President of the Long Distance and a member of the ZRUCC, thanked senior railway officials for acting on long-pending representations. He echoed the demand of local residents, requesting authorities to complete the remaining works swiftly and dedicate the redeveloped station to the people as an Ugadi gift.

He also sought stoppage of express trains passing via Malkajgiri to further benefit commuters.