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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Uppuguda railway station to get a Rs 2-crore makeover
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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Pasting of unauthorised posters mars the aesthetics in several railway stations
The menace of unauthorised pasting of posters is not only prevalent at bus stops and public places in the Chennai Corporation limits, but is also rather prominent in railway stations and suburban trains. The pasting of posters, , mars the appearance of several railway stations in the city, even as officials at these stations fear removing the posters due to their sensitive nature. While large posters by trade unions mar the appearance of the railway stations, smaller posters from commercial institutions dot the coaches of the electric multiple units (EMUs). Several railway stations, including Guindy, Saidapet, Perambur Loco, Beach, Kodambakkam, and Thirumullaivoyal in and around the city, all have unauthorised posters adorning their walls, spoiling the aestethics and overall look. Even when these posters are removed, they leave lasting glue stains on the walls. P. Balaraman, who regularly commutes from Guindy to Avadi, said unauthorised posters — mostly by railway trade unions and, in some places, political parties — are pasted in Saidapet railway station. This station is currently being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, incidentally. In some stations including Perambur Loco and Hindu College, posters of private functions are also installed near the railway tracks or on the walls of public conveniences. Consumer activist T. Sadagopan said the Southern Railway, which creates awareness about Swachh Bharat by organising Swachhta Pakhwada campaigns to keep railway stations clean, should similarly create awareness among railway staff and various union members to avoid pasting posters on railway premises. He said announcements through the public address systems installed in stations should also be used to spread awareness. A senior official of the Chennai Division said that pasting posters in suburban trains or at railway stations is a punishable offence carrying fines under Section 166 of the Railway Act, 1989, and is enforced by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The RPF has been conducting a sustained campaign to remove unauthorised posters from railway premises, with nearly 30 cases filed against offenders. Regarding the posters put up by trade unions, the railway official said the Southern Railway, based on the advice of the Railway Board, has allotted separate spaces in various railway stations for recognised trade unions to display union-related information and would soon take steps to enforce this.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kacheguda-Jodhpur service long-cherished dream of Hyderabad Rajasthanis, says Vaishnaw
HYDERABAD: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday flagged off a new daily express train service from Hyderabad (Kacheguda) to Jodhpur (Bhagat Ki Kothi) in Rajasthan. The new train (17605), starting Sunday, will depart from Kacheguda at 11:50 pm and arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 8 pm the following day. On the return journey, the train (17606) will leave Bhagat Ki Kothi at 10:30 pm and reach Kacheguda at 3:40 pm. Speaking on the occasion, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a daily train service between Hyderabad and Jodhpur had been a long-cherished dream of the Rajasthani community living in Hyderabad. He noted that the service could not be launched earlier due to infrastructure constraints. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed significant progress in rail infrastructure, including the laying of new tracks and construction of new stations. This, he said, has enabled the launch of the direct daily service. Kishan Reddy emphasised that Telangana has seen unprecedented infrastructure development in recent years. 'Forty railway stations in Telangana are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Of these, the Prime Minister recently inaugurated the upgraded stations at Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar,' he said. He also noted that the state's entire rail network has now been electrified. The event was attended by South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, BJP Telangana president N. Ramachander Rao, and other dignitaries. Earlier in the day, Vaishnaw met with officials to discuss strategies for doubling the capacity of railway operations in the Hyderabad region. Along with Kishan Reddy, he reviewed plans to further enhance rail infrastructure and connectivity across Telangana. Highlighting Hyderabad as a focal point for railway development, Vaishnaw instructed the SCR general manager to increase the number of trains operating in the city from 600 to 1,200 per day. 'With the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station, officials have been directed to plan a multi-hub model, where several stations across the city will serve as regional connectors—linking the east, west, north, and south,' he added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
City rly stn works to get over by Nov: Min
Bhubaneswar: Minister of state for railways V Somanna said here on Saturday that Bhubaneswar railway station redevelopment work will be completed by Nov this year. Speaking to the media after an inspection of the ongoing work, he said the works are being carried out under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' and 80 per cent of the work is over. He said 59 railway stations are undergoing redevelopment at a cost of Rs 2,379 crore in Odisha. He said railway projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore are being executed under various sanctioned works in the state. In the last year alone, funds exceeding Rs 25,000 crore were sanctioned for eight new railway projects, multi-tracking, and flyover works, he added. The redeveloped Bhubaneswar railway station will feature amenities such as improved station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts/escalators, cleanliness, kiosks for local products through schemes like "One Station One Product", better passenger information systems, amenities for Divyangjans, sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions, executive lounges, designated spaces for commercial development, landscaping, etc. Parmeshwar Funkwal, general manager of ECoR, and other senior officials accompanied the minister during the inspection.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Chandigarh railway station redevelopment lags behind, passengers grapple with poor hygiene, crowding
Over a year after work began on a ₹462 crore redevelopment plan, the Chandigarh railway station remains a site of passenger discomfort, plagued by overcrowding, poor hygiene, inadequate seating, and safety concerns — despite official claims of 75 per cent completion. Part of the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the project was launched in January 2023 with a May 2024 completion target. It includes two G+3 buildings, 30 lifts, 10 escalators, a 72×80 meter air concourse, enhanced parking, AC restaurants, a food plaza, dormitories, and upgraded retiring rooms. Yet, for many of the 36,000 passengers who pass through the station daily, little has changed. 'I can't use these toilets — they're so unhygienic that anyone could get a UTI,' said Kiran, a traveller to Amritsar. 'The smell and the state of cleanliness are unbearable. You're just forced to hold it in.' Toilets remain in disrepair, with a few cleaning staff visible. The station's waiting areas are overcrowded, forcing commuters to sit or sleep on the floor. 'There's nowhere to sit. It's so uncomfortable in this heat,' said Harpreet, en route to New Delhi. 'It feels like an overcrowded market, not a train station.' Platform 1 was shut for nearly a month in mid-2024 for roof repairs, but passengers say there is little visible improvement. 'It just looks patched up. Nothing seems new,' said one commuter. Other platforms still lack proper surface pavements, posing difficulties for elderly or differently abled passengers. Wasim Khan, the construction supervisor overseeing the redevelopment, acknowledged delays. 'We've made progress, but it's a huge project. Realistically, it will take four years,' he said. He added that work on the DigiRoom and new water supply systems is underway. Safety remains a major concern, especially for women. 'My daughter studies in Delhi, and I have to personally drop her because I don't feel it's safe,' said Harpreet. 'There's hardly any police or RPF at night. It just doesn't feel secure.' Minimal CCTV coverage, inconsistent power backups, and a lack of crowd management continue to add to commuter woes. While food stalls remain functional and well-managed, passengers say they are not enough to offset the lack of basic infrastructure. 'The food stalls are fine, but they don't make up for the filth, the lack of seating, or the fear at night,' said Kiran. Officials from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) did not respond to questions about the project delays or safety lapses. Station authorities said they were not authorised to speak on the matter. As work continues in phases, passengers remain cautiously hopeful. 'Trains are rarely on time, and the station is a mess,' said Kiran. 'But if the new facilities ever get completed, I just hope they'll finally give us a station that's clean, safe, and functional.'
