Nizamabad Junction Railway Station
Nizamabad Junction Railway Station (station code: NZB) is an Indian railway station, which serves the city of Nizamabad in Telangana. It is a major station on
Secunderabad-Manmad railway line, also serving as the junction point for Secunderabad, Peddapalli, Jankampet/Mudkhed Junctions.
It is administered under Hyderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone. Jankampet Junction railway station is another station located in the city from where the Secunderabad - Manmad railway line branch towards Bodhan.
History
The Nizam of Hyderabad ruled over the Deccan region during 18th century and under his reign the railway line between Secundrabad and Manmad was constructed in the year 1905. The railway station was named after then ruler of the Nizam state Nizam-ul-Mulk as Nizamabad.
Line and Location
Nizamabad railway station is a junction connecting northern, southern and western India lines and is also the convergence station for Peddapalli-Karimnagar-Nizamabad line via Armoor which was inaugurated on 25 March 2017 with a DEMU service between Nizamabad and Karimnagar. This station (NZB) is on a railway line which is connecting NewDelhi- Chennai Grant Trunk Route at Paddapalli as shown in the above map. This 180 km (110 mi) long line also reduced the distance the between major Indian cities such as Hyderabad-New Delhi, Mumbai-Karimnagar, Nizamabad-Warangal.
Jankampet Jn. is another station located in western part of the city. This station also lies on Secunderabad (Kacheguda)-Manmad railway line and acts as the junction point for Jankampet-Bodhan railway line in Nizamabad district.
Indian Railways also has plans for extending the railway line from Bodhan to Latur Road and Bidar which in turn will pave way for Nizamabad and Karimnagar to have direct connectivity to Latur, Bidar, Gulbarga, Solapur, Miraj and many other cities of the neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Non-Suburban Grade-3 (NSG-3)
Line(s):1. Secunderabad/Kacheguda–Manmad section
2. Peddapalli–Nizamabad section
3. Nizamabad-Bodhan section
4. Secunderabad/Kacheguda-ADILABAD section
Platforms:3 platforms
Tracks:5 Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Passengers:20,000 (approximately per day)
Stopping Trains:
| Type of Service | No. of Trains | Train Nos. |
| Express Trains: Daily | 8 | 17058/17057, 17064/17063, 17405/17406, 12793/12794 |
| Express Trains: Non-Daily | 32 | 17639/17640,17641/17642, 20809/20810, 12720/12719, 16733/16734, 20811/20812, 12765/12766, 17417/17418, 17213/17214, 19713/19714, 17019/17020, 18504/18503,19301/19302, 16004/16003, 11206/11205, 17231/17232 |
| Passenger Trains | 24 | 57563/57564, 57557/57558, 57501/57502, 57601/57602, 57561/57562, 57690/57687, 51433/51434, 57593/57594, 57503/57504, 57473/57474, 51422/51421,57688/57689, |
Booking Counters:3
Reservation Counters:1 (08.00-14.00 & 14.15-20.00 hrs.)
| Sl. No. | Type of Amenity | Availability |
| 1 | Drinking Water | PF 1-27 taps, PF-2&3 – 30 taps |
| 2 | Waiting Hall | 226.8 Sqm |
| 3 | No. of Seats | PF-1-318,PF-2&3-192 |
| 4 | Platform shelter | PF-2475 SqmPF-2&3-1416.96 |
| 5 | Urinals | 27 nos. |
| 6 | Latrines | 17 nos. |
| 7 | No. of PFs & Level | 3 High Level |
| 8 | Lighting | PF 1 - 62 nos.PF 2/3- 33 nos. |
| 9 | Fans | PF 1 - 16 nos.PF 2/3- 5 nos. |
| 10 | Foot over Bridge | 2 with cover |
| 11 | Time table board | 4 nos. |
| 12 | Clock | 4 nos. |
| 13 | Water Cooler | PF 1- 5 nos.PF 2/3- 8 nos. |
| 14 | Public address system/ Computer based announcement | Yes |
| 15 | Parking cum circulatory area with lights | |
| 16 | Electronic train indicator board | Yes |
| 17 | Signage (Standardised) | Yes |
| 18 | Dustbins | Yes |
| 19 | Tap for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 20 | Toilet for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 21 | Signage for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 22 | Ramp for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 23 | Two Parking lots for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 24 | Non slippery walkway for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 25 | May I help you booth for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 26 | Pathway at the end of platforms | Yes (Secunderabad end) |
| 27 | Drinking Water | Yes |
| 28 | Wheel Chair | 2 nos. |
| 29 | Coach Indication Board | Yes |
| 30 | GRP/RPF | 1/1 |
| 31 | VIP Lounge | Yes |
| 32 | Waiting Room for1) Upper 2) Second class 3) Ladies | 1)64.47 Sqm 2)64.47 Sqm 3)19.51 Sqm |
| 33 | Water vending machine | 4 nos. |
| 34 | ATVM | 3 nos. |
| 35 | Modular catering stalls | 4 nos. |
| 36 | Cloak Room | 1 |
| 37 | Poet | Yes |
| 38 | Second entry with counter/ATVM | 1 |
| 39 | Book stall/ other stalls with essential goods | 1 |
| 40 | Apron with Jet cleaning | PF-1 |
| 41 | CoTVM (Desirable amenity) | 1 |
| 42 | Wifi (Desirable amenity) | Yes |
| 43 | Retiring Room | 1 AC 1 Non- AC |
| 44 | Enquiry counter | 1 |
| 45 | Pay & Use at end of platforms/circulating area | 2 nos. |
| 46 | Standard Ramp | Yes |
| 47 | Toilets for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 48 | Drinking Water for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 49 | Non Slippery walkway from Parking lot the station Building | Yes |
| 50 | May I Help You Counter | Yes |
| 51 | Parking Stand for Divyangjan | Yes |
| 52 | Signages with adequate visibility | Yes |
Bus Route - connectivity:
There is a bus terminal in front of the Railways station (300 mtrs. away). It is well connected to all the parts of the city.
Existing method of Cleanliness:
As per NGT directives on Environmental management System, this station is certified ISO-14001:2015 certification.
NIZAMABAD station cleaning has been outsourced and cleaning is done round the clock in three shifts at all platforms, waiting halls, concourse, circulating areas etc.
Cleanliness and segregation is being done regularly and waste is being disposed through contractual agencies.
Biometric attendance of cleanliness staff is being ensured and all statutory provisions of Labour laws like minimum wages, PF, ESIC, periodic rest, uniforms etc. are being followed.
All the Plat forms are covered under cleaning contract and waste generated is being disposed to municipal agencies.
The stainless steel twin dust bins with segregation are provided for biodegradable and Non-biodegradable wastes on all platforms, waiting halls, concourse, circulating areas
Solid waste management:
The solid waste at NIZAMABAD Railway station is being segregated at source itself by provision of bifurcated collection of Biodegradable waste and Non-biodegradable waste through 20 numbers of dust bins on all the three platforms.
The segregated waste in the dust bins is monitored thoroughly for getting filled up and being shifted to master dust bin and transported through lorry to the location provided by Municipality
Wet and Dry (Green & Blue Colour coded) dustbins have been provided.
The segregated waste is collected in eco-friendly polythene covers and closed before these are shifted to central dump yard.
One Plastic Bottle crushing machines are installed at Railway station. The plastic waste is collected through plastic bottle crushing machines is being disposed to authorized agency.
Verifiable Indicators:
Water Audit was conducted periodically.
Energy Audit was conducted periodically
The station cleanliness is regularly monitored through CCTVs and display available in Station director’s office
11 nos. of CCTVs are arranged at NiZAMABAD Railway station for monitoring of cleanliness and littering.
Further, to upkeep the cleanliness of station, Anti-littering drives are being thoroughly conducted and offenders are being penalized as per the guide lines
Creating cleanliness awareness in passengers, the video displays are being done at station using Public Address System, via TV/Audio systems.
Also Musical jingles are being played in the PA system frequently to educate the railway passengers on platform
Action plan for improving Cleanliness:
A Taskforce comprising of Railway officials of various departments have been organized to monitor and supervise open defecation in and around railway premises.
All the encroachments have been removed and station is free from encroachment.
Monitoring mechanism is already available for avoiding encroachments under Railway act 1985, PPE Act–1971 with the help of state government authorities and is being monitored regularly.
Polluters and Litterers are being penalized by RPF and Commercial department regularly.
Passengers’ awareness board is provided regarding penalty against littering in Railway premises apart from providing dustbins.
To remove the existing encroachment under Railway act, 1989 and PPE act, 1971 with the help of state Govt. authorities and police for which they are being pursued regularly.
50 KLD capacity STP is under process
Comments and Suggestions by Passengers/Public:
The passengers/ public can communicate the comments and suggestions through the following means.
A link has been provided in SCR official website for registering all grievances and suggestions with regard to cleanliness and hygiene issues.
At RailMadadportal - Registration form
