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The Secunderabad (Ghatkesar)– Kazipet multitracking project is aimed at increasing rail capacity on one of Telangana’s important and heavily utilised corridors. The works are planned to be completed by 2029-30. The additional railway capacity is expected to ease congestion, improve train operations, and enhance the reliability of passenger and freight services in the State. The corridor is also important for the movement of commodities, including coal, cement, iron and steel, containers, automobiles, foodgrains, petroleum products, and fertilisers.

The project is part of a larger railway capacity-enhancement programme covering 17 districts across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Together, the five approved projects will add about 540 km to the existing Indian Railways network.

In Telangana, the multitracking works are expected to strengthen connectivity towards the northern parts of the state and improve the movement of people and goods between the Hyderabad-Secunderabad region and Kazipet.

The new projects have been planned under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with emphasis on multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency.

According to SCR authorities, the improved railway network is also expected to benefit connectivity to important tourist and religious destinations in Telangana, including Yadagirigutta, Bhongir Fort, Surendrapuri and Swarnagiri Temple.