Telangana Pitches 370-Km Regional Ring Railway To Centre For Enhanced Connectivity

In a significant move to overhaul Telangana's transportation network, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has put forth a proposal to the Centre for the development of a 370-kilometre-long Regional Ring Railway (RRR). This ambitious railway line is designed to encircle Hyderabad, running in parallel with the state's ongoing Regional Ring Road (RRR) project.

During a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, the Chief Minister presented the railway line as a crucial infrastructure initiative. He highlighted its potential to invigorate economic activity, enhance regional connectivity, and unlock new growth corridors throughout Telangana.

"This railway line, running alongside the Regional Ring Road, will significantly open up Telangana and lead to transformative development," the Chief Minister stated in his detailed proposal to the Centre.

The proposed Regional Ring Railway aims to encircle the Hyderabad metropolitan area, creating vital links between key zones earmarked for industrial expansion. This includes IT hubs, pharmaceutical clusters, logistics parks, and emerging urban centers. By complementing the existing dual-carriageway RRR expressway, the new railway line is envisioned to facilitate smoother freight movement, support passenger traffic, and seamlessly integrate with upcoming dry port and greenfield port highway corridors.

Beyond the railway project, Chief Minister Reddy also urged for expedited Cabinet approval of both the northern and southern segments of the Regional Ring Road. He warned that any deferral in the southern section's approval could lead to substantial increases in future land acquisition and construction costs.

The Telangana government has affirmed its readiness to cover 50 percent of the land acquisition costs for both the road and railway segments, aiming to accelerate the implementation of these critical projects.