Technical & infrastructure constraints in operating extra MMTS trains to Cherlapalli Station: SCR

South Central Railway (SCR) on Monday (August 4, 2025) has admitted to “some technical and infrastructure constraints resulting from which extra MMTS suburban prepare providers weren’t launched from Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Kacheguda Railway Stations to the brand new Cherlapalli passenger terminal.”

“A radical examination is required for feasibility for introduction of MMTS providers in these routes,” knowledgeable chief public relations officer (CPRO) A. Sridhar in a rejoinder issued to the story – “All aboard the hype, however thoughts the gaps” revealed on Friday (August 1, 2025). He didn’t specify the constraints.

Approach roads require widening

Claiming that the story had conveyed an “incorrect image on an necessary matter regarding railways” and to “dispel the mistaken impression on the readers”, the official stated that the factual place is that each the strategy roads to the terminal —in direction of platform one and 9 — require widening which comes beneath purview of the State Government.

Regular coordination conferences are being performed with them and the State Government is making efforts to widen each the strategy roads. The authorities will even be requested to offer street connectivity to the station by the railway land by clearing the defunct railway quarters close to Mahalakshminagar, he stated.

Scattered materials to be eliminated

The CPRO stated the station has enough lifts and escalators and all platforms are related with foot over bridge (FOB). Ramp additionally is out there within the circulating space of south aspect of the brand new terminal constructing. Care could be taken to take away any scattered supplies from the work website after the completion of works on the platforms, he promised.

Platform shelter not accessible on platform 4/5

Platform shelter is out there besides on platform 4/5, the place the work of offering cowl is underway and might be accomplished by the tip of this month. Adequate seating, digital shows on this platform might be offered thereafter. ample digital show boards can be found as per norms in remaining platforms, he stated.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has been operating 380 bus journeys on 9 routes from side to side Cherlapalli station and 30 buses are allowed to be parked at station premises in the course of the night time for working the early morning providers. TGSRTC will even be approached to extend the variety of providers, stated the official.

Malkajgiri station enchancment

With regards to enchancment of infrastructure at Malkajgiri station, works are already beneath progress beneath ‘Amrit Bharat’ station scheme with the price of ₹27.61 crore and is prone to be accomplished by December. The Lingampalli station redevelopment is into account of the Railway Board and the proposal for growth of Nagalapalli station is being ready together with Master plan of dual metropolis rail community, added the CPRO.