SCR ropes in IIT-H for traffic studies in Secunderabad, Lingampalli stations
The South Central Railway has partnered with IIT-Hyderabad to conduct traffic and infrastructure studies at the Secunderabad and Lingampalli stations. The project aims to improve passenger flow and station efficiency using advanced technologies like AI and drone surveys.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a modern, data-driven approach to upgrading aging public transport infrastructure in India's growing urban centers.
The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR) has engaged the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) to undertake comprehensive traffic assessment studies in Secunderabad and Lingampalli railway stations.
The initiative aims to improve passenger dispersal, reduce traffic congestion and enhance multimodal connectivity in and around the stations.
The study will assess vehicular and pedestrian movement, traffic circulation and access planning, multimodal transport integration, identification of bottlenecks, parking facilities, and pick-up and drop-off arrangements within the station premises. It will also examine junction improvements, signal optimisation and traffic management measures in the surrounding station areas, according to an official release issued on Friday.
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