Hans News Service Hanumakonda

WarangalMP Dr Kadiyam Kavya has demanded that Kazipet be made the centre of a special railway division, citing its strategic importance as a major passenger and freight hub in Telangana. At a review meeting of MPs chaired by the South Central Railway General Manager at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad on Thursday, she raised 19 proposals concerning railway development in the Warangal-Kazipet region.

Kavya sought speedy completion of the Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit and creation of local employment and skill-training opportunities. She demanded two additional platforms, foot overbridges and escalators at Kazipet Junction, besides modernisation of Kazipet Town station and more originating express trains.

She also sought daily operation of the Padmavati Express, expansion of the railway hospital, improved facilities in railway colonies, and additional infrastructure at loco sheds. Other demands included a new railway station to improve connectivity to Bhupalpally, a second ROB at Fatima Bridge, and shifting of the Vijayawada crew depot to Kazipet or Warangal.

Kavya said she would continue efforts to develop Kazipet as a major railway junction in South India.