PNS|Hyderabad
G Kishan Reddy, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region, conducted a detailed review on the development plan for Secunderabad railway station. The Minister stated that the railway station will soon become the best one in Telangana with modern facilities and improved architectural design with an outlay of Rs 700 crore.
The project is being undertaken in a phased manner so as to avoid any disruption to train operations, he stated. Secunderabad railway station is being redeveloped with modern infrastructural facilities and a vision to suit the requirements of passengers up to the next 40 years, he added.
Further, Kishan Reddy stated that the development works will be undertaken in three phases, the first phase works will be completed in 16 months, second phase in 28 months, third phase in 36 months. The new station building will have 26 lifts, 32 escalators and travelators for easy movement of passengers.
Speaking on the salient features of the project, the minister stated that there will be a new building on the northern side with G+3 floors and on the southern side building will have G+3 floors and a double-storey sky concourse.
The new design of the station will ensure seamless movement of passengers from one mode to another. Separate entry and exit blocks (drop off and pick up locations) will be made to avoid cross movements of arrival and departure of passengers and vehicular movement. Further, the station will have multi-level and underground car parking facilities to ensure smooth movement of vehicles, he stated.
The new station building will be equipped with modernised facilities including electronic sign boards on all platforms for the convenience of passengers. Kishan Reddy stated that the Central government is committed for the development of Telangana State and is taking several initiatives in this regard. He informed that the Centre has sanctioned a new railway wagon periodical overhauling workshop at Kazipet.
