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Despite ambitious plans to develop Charminar like the Taj Mahal area, basic facilities such as seating are still missing. Visitors struggle daily, while locals and stakeholders question delays in the long-pending redevelopment project despite significant public spending.
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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.
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South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at Secunderabad Railway Station, reviewing upgrades across platforms, foot overbridges, escalators, waiting halls, and parking facilities.
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Due to redevelopment work at Chennai Egmore station, the Charminar Express will temporarily operate from Chennai Beach instead of Tambaram. The South Central Railway said the change will be in effect for select dates between February and April.
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South Central Railway (SCR) has advised passengers at Secunderabad Railway Station to use parking facilities on Platform No. 10, as parking at Platform No. 1 has been temporarily suspended due to redevelopment works. However, pick-up and drop are permitted at Platform No. 1 for short durations.
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The Malakpet railway station in Hyderabad is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 26.5 crore. Work is progressing fast, with modern facilities, better accessibility, improved lighting, a new façade, Metro link, and more, targeted for completion by June 2026
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Redevelopment of Malkajgiri Railway Station in Hyderabad under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is almost complete. The Rs 27.61 crore project includes a new Foot Over Bridge, improved facilities, lifts, modern façade, and amenities for passengers and divyangjan travellers
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Redevelopment work at Secunderabad Railway Station is progressing rapidly with 46 per cent completion achieved under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes a new air concourse, parking for 200 vehicles, and modern passenger amenities, scheduled for completion by 2026
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The Hafizpet railway station in Hyderabad is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme at a cost of Rs 29.21 crore. With 80% work completed, it will feature modern amenities like lifts, escalators, waiting halls, and divyangjan-friendly facilities by 2025
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Upon completion, the station which is about 3 km from Secunderabad will boast a modern facade, an improved circulating area and advanced passenger amenities
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These railway stations are being developed with modern architecture and world-class facilities will serve as Hyderabad centre with focus on long-term planning
