Hyderabad
oi-Ashish Rana
The third-line and electrification works on the busy Vijayawada-Kazipet railway corridor under the South Central Railway zone have entered the final phase, with railway officials targeting completion of the remaining stretch within the next two months. The ambitious ₹1,952 crore railway infrastructure project spans 219 km, and officials said that 194 km of the work has already been completed.
South Central Railway’s ₹1,952 crore Vijayawada-Kazipet corridor project nears completion, targeting final works on the Dornakal-Mahabubabad stretch within two months to improve freight and passenger movement on the 219 km route.
The pending 25 km stretch between Dornakal and Mahabubabad is now under progress and is expected to be finished soon, paving the way for improved passenger and freight movement on one of India’s busiest rail routes.
Congestion On Key Rail Route Set To Reduce
The Vijayawada-Kazipet railway section handles heavy passenger and freight traffic every day, especially trains travelling from Hyderabad, Kazipet and Warangal towards Vijayawada and southern states. Railway authorities said the existing congestion on the corridor often impacts train movement and operational efficiency.
Officials believe the additional third line will significantly ease traffic pressure on the Grand Trunk route, a major railway corridor connecting several parts of the country. The project is also expected to strengthen connectivity between northern, southern, eastern and western states.
The corridor plays a crucial role in transporting coal, cement and industrial goods, apart from serving lakhs of passengers travelling across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Freight Movement And Industries To Gain
Railway officials said the new line would improve the movement of heavy freight trains arriving from the Kazipet-Balharshah section, reducing pressure on passenger train operations.
Industrial regions such as Vishnupuram and Janpahad are expected to benefit from improved cement transportation facilities after the project becomes fully operational. The railway line also connects important coal mines and thermal power plants, making it a vital freight route for the region.
According to railway estimates, the upgraded corridor will improve transport capacity and create room for operating more trains in the future.
Faster Travel Expected For Long-Distance Trains
Railway authorities said passengers travelling from Telangana to cities such as Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Tirupati through Vijayawada may witness reduced travel times once the entire project is completed.
The additional rail infrastructure is expected to streamline train movement and minimise delays caused by congestion on the existing tracks.
In the Vijayawada-Kazipet section, 118 km of the third line has already been commissioned in phases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate the completed track sections to the nation during an event in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Final Stretch Work Underway
While a major portion of the project has already been completed, the final 25 km section between Dornakal and Mahabubabad remains under construction. Railway officials are hopeful of completing the remaining works within two months, after which the entire corridor will become operational.
The project is expected to provide a major boost to railway connectivity and transportation efficiency across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
