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Telangana Submits 17 Railway Projects Worth ₹50,870 Crore
Telangana has proposed 17 railway projects across the state.
Together, the projects would cover 2,023 kilometres.
They are estimated to cost ₹50,870 crore.
The state has sent detailed plans to the Railway Board.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju asked for the plans to be approved quickly.
Officials are also working on land, roads, bridges and other problems that could delay construction.
More plans will be made for trains around Hyderabad and its ring roads.
The state also wants to study future terminals, MMTS expansion and possible bullet train connections.
Telangana submitted DPRs for 17 railway projects spanning 2,023 km and estimated at ₹50,870 crore.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju asked the Railway Board to provide faster clearances for the projects.
Officials reviewed 21 issues, including land acquisition, overbridges, underpasses, road widening and railway-line doubling.
The state will prepare plans for railway expansion around Hyderabad’s Future City, ORR and RRR areas.
Officials were directed to develop DPRs for MMTS expansion, new terminals and future connectivity, including bullet train corridors.
- Who
- The Telangana government, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, South Central Railway officials and district and departmental officials.
- What
- DPRs for 17 railway projects were submitted, while officials reviewed pending implementation issues and plans for future rail expansion.
- Where
- Telangana, including Hyderabad, the Future City, Outer Ring Road and Regional Ring Road areas.
- When
- At a review meeting; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To obtain faster clearances, resolve project obstacles, secure funding and improve present and future railway connectivity.
Key facts
- Projects
- 17 railway projects
- Total length
- 2,023 km
- Estimated cost
- ₹50,870 crore
- Plans submitted to
- Railway Board
- Issues reviewed
- Around 21, including land acquisition, underpasses, overbridges, approach roads and railway-line doubling
- Funding initiative
- PM Gati Shakti
- Additional proposals
- MMTS expansion, railway terminals around Hyderabad’s ORR and RRR regions, and land acquisition for future connectivity
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