Redevelopment of Malkajgiri Station progressing swiftly: SCR
The redevelopment of Malkajgiri Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is progressing swiftly, with 60 per cent of the work completed. The Rs 27.61 crore project will add modern facilities and amenities for passengers, including divyangjan-friendly infrastructure
Hyderabad: The work related to the redevelopment of the Malkajgiri Railway Station, taken up as part of the ‘Naya Bharat Naya Station’ initiative under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) of the Railway Ministry, is underway at a brisk pace.
According to officials, about 60 per cent of the proposed development work has been completed. Simultaneously, all other works are progressing swiftly and are targeted to be completed within this financial year. The Malkajgiri station redevelopment is being carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 27.61 crore.
South Central Railway (SCR) authorities said the envisaged transformation of the Malkajgiri Railway Station was on track. Once completed, the station, located about 3 km from Secunderabad, will feature a modern façade, an improved circulating area, and upgraded passenger amenities.
The station is being equipped with several commuter-friendly facilities, including a spacious concourse, waiting halls, food stalls, and restrooms. It will also offer amenities for divyangjan passengers, including separate toilets and ramps. A total of 40 railway stations across Telangana are being upgraded.
Works being carried out at Malkajgiri railway station:
• Improvement of station building façade
• Provision of entrance portico
• Construction of FoB, lifts and escalators
• Platform surface improvements
• Improvements to waiting hall
• Landscaping in circulating area, circulating area improvements
• Depicting art and culture in station premises
• Provision of passenger friendly signages, train indication boards
