Railways urged to grant approval for MMTS halt stations at Anandbagh and Loyola College
The Suburban Train & Bus Travellers Association is urging the Railway Board to approve new MMTS halt stations at Anandbagh and Loyola College in Hyderabad. Proponents argue these stations will reduce road congestion and improve public transport accessibility.
Why it matters
Expanding suburban rail networks is a critical strategy for managing rapid urbanization and reducing carbon footprints in growing cities.
The Suburban Train & Bus Travellers Association, Malkajgiri, has urged the Railway Board and the Ministry of Railways to grant early approval for the proposed MMTS halt stations at Anandbagh and Loyola College in the Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR).
Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) member Noor Ahmed Ali said the proposal for the two stations has already been forwarded to the Railway Board and appealed for its speedy clearance so that construction work can begin without further delay.
Anandbagh and Loyola College areas are densely populated that cater to a large number of students, employees, defence personnel and daily commuters. Establishing MMTS stations at these locations would improve suburban rail connectivity, ease road traffic congestion and encourage the use of eco-friendly public transport, he said.
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