Uppuguda railway station to get a Rs 2-crore makeover
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Hyderabad: Uppuguda railway station, which falls on the Falaknuma-Kacheguda section, is undergoing a major transformation at a cost of 26.8 crore.
The station in the Hyderabad division, which is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), has an average daily footfall of 5,000.
Proposed works at this station include the provision of a new facade, development of the station building near the second entry, circulating area development of the FOB, two passenger lifts, two escalators, improvements to the platform surface, and additional cover over the platform.
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In addition, interior renovations of the concourse and waiting halls are being improved along with the provision of toilets for Divyangjan, new signage boards, and new furniture.
All the works are in progress simultaneously and are targeted to be completed by Dec.
Most commuters travel from Uppuguda railway station to different parts of the city on suburban trains, particularly to the west of the city, like Hi-Tech City and Lingampalli, for work and business. Around 50 trains, including suburban trains, pass through the station each day.
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 40 railway stations across Telangana are being redeveloped with an estimated cost of 2,750 crore. Recently, three Amrit stations — Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar — were inaugurated.
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1 2 Hyderabad: Uppuguda railway station, which falls on the Falaknuma-Kacheguda section, is undergoing a major transformation at a cost of 26.8 crore. The station in the Hyderabad division, which is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), has an average daily footfall of 5,000. Proposed works at this station include the provision of a new facade, development of the station building near the second entry, circulating area development of the FOB, two passenger lifts, two escalators, improvements to the platform surface, and additional cover over the platform. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In addition, interior renovations of the concourse and waiting halls are being improved along with the provision of toilets for Divyangjan, new signage boards, and new furniture. All the works are in progress simultaneously and are targeted to be completed by Dec. Most commuters travel from Uppuguda railway station to different parts of the city on suburban trains, particularly to the west of the city, like Hi-Tech City and Lingampalli, for work and business. Around 50 trains, including suburban trains, pass through the station each day. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 40 railway stations across Telangana are being redeveloped with an estimated cost of 2,750 crore. Recently, three Amrit stations — Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar — were inaugurated.
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