Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Coal and Mines, Govt of India inspected the progress of o­n-going redevelopment works at Malakpet and Huppuguda Amrit Railway stations today i.e., 16^th May, 2026. He was accompanied by Shri Santosh Kumar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad Division; Shri.L.S.S.Rao, Chief Projects Manager, Gati Shakti, Shri A. Sridhar, Chief Public Relations Officer, SCR and other senior officials.

The Hon’ble Union Minister visited at Malakpet and Huppuguda Railway Stations and took stock of the progress of re-developmental works. He inspected the station building works, parking, circulating area etc. He also reviewed the safety measures being undertaken at the work site.

Later, addressing the media personnel Shri G.Kishan Reddy said, that South Central Railway has significantly expanded rail infrastructure in Telangana. The budget allocation during 2014-2015 for the united Andhra Pradesh is less than Rs.1000 crores and whereas, an amount of Rs.5,454 Crores Budget was allocated for Telangana State alone during 2026-27. Apart from that infrastructure works like new lines, doubling, tripling, bypass lines, electrification and station redevelopment worth Rs.47,984 Crores are under progress ensuring world-class facilities and enhanced safety.

Further, he mentioned that over the past 12 years, Telangana has added 347 km of new lines, 556 km of doubling/ tripling, and achieved 100% electrification. The works at Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit are progressing well and are planning to start functioning by this year-end. MMTS Phase-II extension upto Yadadri will enhance the Rail connectivity to Yadadri Temple. A new Railway Station has been constructed near the Temple Town Komuravelli which is going to be inaugurated very shortly which facilitates a convenient Rail Journey to the pilgrims to reach the Holy Temple. In the recent Union Budget, 07 High-speed rail corridors were announced; out of these 03 pertain to Telangana State which connects Hyderabad with Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai helps in boosting trade, talent and technology. At present 05 Vande Bharat and 06 Amrit Bharat Express Trains are running across Telangana, he added.

Union Government transforming Railway Stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and 40 stations in Telangana were identified for Redevelopment with a cost of more than Rs.2,000 Crores, Malakpet and Huppuguda Railway Stations are also among these 40 stations. Both these stations are the oldest Sub-urban Railway Stations in Twin cities. Considering the importance of these stations, the Union Government is redeveloping both stations under Amrit Station Scheme at a cost of Rs.27 Crores each with improved passenger amenities like 12 Metres FOB, Lifts, Escalators, Ramps, Waiting Halls, Circulating areas, etc.

Earlier, Shri Santosh Kumar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad Division presented the welcome address and briefed the media o­n the salient features of the projects.