Kishan Reddy unveils rail, tourism projects worth over ₹100 crore in Telangana’s Gadwal
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced over ₹100 crore in new railway and tourism infrastructure projects for Telangana's Gadwal region. Key developments include a new rail overbridge and the modernization of local railway stations to include airport-like amenities.
Why it matters
Infrastructure investment is a key driver for regional economic development and improved connectivity for pilgrims and commuters in Telangana.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Monday announced that a rail overbridge (ROB) costing ₹45 crore would be constructed near Jogulamba Railway Station to ease traffic congestion and improve access for thousands of pilgrims visiting the famous Jogulamba Temple.
Speaking after inspecting the ongoing redevelopment works at the Sri Bala Brahmeswara Jogulamba Halt, Gadwal, Mahbubnagar and Jadcherla railway stations being undertaken at a total cost of 125.39 crore, Mr. Reddy said railway infrastructure projects worth ₹108 crore were currently under implementation in the Gadwal region, including a new bridge sanctioned at a cost of ₹66 crore.
He said 34 trains currently pass through the station and expressed confidence that additional train halts could be secured once the development works are completed including a Vande Bharat train halt. As part of the station modernisation programme, the platform is being upgraded with airport-like amenities, including lifts and escalators.
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