Foundation Set for ₹48.77 Crore RoB and LHS Project in Chegunta

Fast Summary

• Medak MP M. Raghunandan Rao laid the foundation stone for a ₹48.77 crore project at Chegunta, which includes a road over bridge and limited height subway between Wadiaram and Masaipet railway stations.
• The project replaces an existing level crossing gate, and the total cost is to be fully borne by Indian Railways.
• The MP thanked Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving this initiative and requested expedited execution.
• Additional requests made by the MP include:

– construction of a second platform at Masaipet station.
– Establishment of a reservation counter at Wadiaram station (agreed by SCR Hyderabad DRM Santosh Kumar Verma).
– Stoppages for rayalaseema and Devagiri Express trains at Chegunta station.

• South Central Railway (SCR) reported highest-ever gross originating revenue of ₹8,593 crore from April to August this financial year:

– Freight earnings increased by 6.7% from last year’s same period, amounting to ₹5,634 crore with freight movement reaching 60.4 million tonnes.
– Passenger earnings rose by 2.2% compared to last year’s corresponding period, earning ₹2,500 crore with passenger traffic comprising 119 million passengers.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The initiation of infrastructure projects like the Chegunta road over bridge highlights Indian Railways’ ongoing commitment to improving transportation efficiency and safety in growing regions like Medak district. Transitioning from level crossings to modern infrastructure can help reduce accidents while ensuring smoother connectivity that benefits local communities.

moreover, SCR’s record-breaking financial performance underlines the resilience of India’s railway network amid evolving demands. The surge in both freight and passenger revenues reflects effective operational strategies but also signals expanding economic activity across sectors reliant on rail transport.

As India focuses on better train services in semi-rural regions through improved facilities such as additional platforms or reservation counters, these measures could encourage greater adoption of railways as preferred transport while addressing localized needs voiced by representatives like MP Raghunandan Rao.

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