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South Central Railway has operated 120 special trains, carrying around four lakh additional passengers in a week. With over 700 special trains announced for Dasara, Diwali and Chhath Puja, SCR has strengthened security, ticketing facilities and crowd management at busy stations.

Rail passengers have urged the Railway Board and SCR to improve amenities, ease congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station and expedite pending projects ahead of Dasara. Demands include train diversions, additional stoppages, better MMTS services and safer, less congested platforms.

South Central Railway will run special MMTS services between 11 pm and 5 am on September 25-26 and 26-27 to manage increased passenger demand during Ganesh idol immersion festivities in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

South Central Railway won multiple honours at the CII Energy Efficiency Summit in Hyderabad for promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Kacheguda Railway Station received the ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit’ award, while five other SCR establishments were recognised as Energy Efficient Units.

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Hyderabad and Vatva to clear the extra rush during Ganesh Chaturthi. The services will operate on September 19 and 21, with halts at major stations including Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vikarabad.

The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway detected 606 cases of littering and spitting during a 20-day cleanliness drive conducted at major railway stations and onboard trains, penalising offenders under the Railways Act to promote hygiene and responsible passenger behaviour.

South Central Railway detected more than 4,100 cases of ticketless and irregular travel during a special ticket-checking drive across three divisions on Monday. The operation covered 169 trains and generated over Rs 30.53 lakh in penalties, besides fines for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Residents and rail users have urged South Central Railway to extend the platforms at Neredmet Railway Station, saying the upgrade will enable 24-coach express trains to halt there. They also sought integration of the project with the ongoing Road Under Bridge construction.

The South Central Railway will operate special trains between Kacheguda and Tiruchanur on July 23 and 24 to clear the passenger rush. The trains will stop at several stations, including Malkajgiri, Nalgonda, Guntur, Nellore and Renigunta, in both directions.

South Central Railway has prohibited morning walks on platforms at several MMTS stations in Hyderabad, citing safety and passenger convenience concerns. Railway officials have warned of penalties and prosecution for violations, while resident welfare groups have advised walkers to seek alternative locations.

The Railway Protection Force of South Central Railway rescued 512 children found in vulnerable situations between January and May under Operation Nanhe Farishte. The children were handed over to welfare authorities as part of ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate minors.

The South Central Railway has announced the partial cancellation of four MMTS train services between June 10 and 12 due to operational reasons. The affected services involve routes connecting Ramachandrapuram, Lingampalli, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad and Ghatkesar, prompting passengers to plan ahead.

The origins of Hyderabad’s MMTS can be traced to the ambitious Circular Railway System proposed in the late 1980s. Conceived to reduce congestion through suburban rail connectivity, the project later evolved into MMTS, though experts say the original vision remains only partially realised.

Commuter groups have raised concerns over Telangana’s proposal to introduce free MMTS travel, citing financial shortfalls, operational constraints, and potential overcrowding. They suggest a targeted reimbursement model instead, while highlighting unresolved infrastructure gaps and last-mile connectivity issues.

A coordination meeting between the Telangana government and South Central Railway was held in Hyderabad to review ongoing railway projects. Discussions included ROBs, RUBs, and a proposed high-speed rail corridor linking major cities, aiming to improve infrastructure development.

The Train Travellers Association has urged South Central Railway to roll back the shift of Tungabhadra Express’ terminal from Secunderabad to Kacheguda, saying the move has inconvenienced commuters from city suburbs and increased travel time and expenses.

The South Central Railway launches summer Bharat Gaurav tourist trains for Telugu pilgrims from April 14 to June 12, covering Ayodhya, Kashi, Haridwar, Mata Vaishno Devi, Rameswaram, and Chidambaram. Bookings open via IRCTC website and helpline numbers.

Railways will run weekly special trains between Coimbatore and Jaipur from April to June to manage summer rush. The trains will halt at several stations, including Kacheguda in Hyderabad, and will be equipped with 3AC coaches.

South Central Railway has exceeded its Kavach 4.0 trial targets, covering 487 route km. It also expanded Automatic Block Signalling across key sections, enhancing train safety and capacity while reducing the risk of collisions across multiple railway routes.

South Central Railway reported record performance in 2025-26, carrying 286 million passengers and transporting 147 million tonnes of freight. Revenues hit Rs 21,211 crore, infrastructure and safety upgrades were made, and the Union Budget allocates Rs 13,026 crore for 2026-27.