PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped hi‑tech city railway station in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 17
Hi‑Tech City Railway Station in Hyderabad is among 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Jalandhar Railway Station on Friday.
A function was also held at Hi‑Tech City Railway Station, where Member of Legislative Council A.V.N. Reddy, South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, and other senior officials were present.
Srivastava said the station has been redeveloped with a new building and modern passenger amenities, including improved waiting halls, signage, lifts, escalators and Divyangjan facilities. He added that redevelopment works at the remaining stations in Telangana are progressing as per schedule.
The General Manager noted that Telangana has been at the heart of rail infrastructure transformation with record infrastructure addition, rapid electrification and modernised passenger facilities.
Hi‑Tech City Railway Station has been redeveloped at Rs 26 crore, showcasing contemporary architecture, airport‑like passenger spaces and new‑age aesthetics.
According to a release by South Central Railway, the transformed station offers a spacious, technology‑driven and commuter‑centric environment, creating a seamless, efficient and future‑ready gateway to Hyderabad's IT corridor.
It is among the 40 railway stations identified for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Telangana. Of these, three stations have already been inaugurated: Begumpet, Warangal and Karimnagar.
Hi‑Tech City Station is now equipped with modern facilities like a 12‑metre Foot Over Bridge, additional lifts, escalators, passenger‑friendly signage, improved station facade and a new portico.
Officials said the redevelopment marks a defining milestone in Indian Railways' vision of creating world‑class urban transport infrastructure for India's rapidly evolving economic centres.
Reimagined with expansive passenger spaces, airport‑like aesthetics, contemporary architecture and commuter‑focused planning, the transformed station delivers an elevated travel experience that complements the aspirations of Hyderabad's globally recognised IT corridor.
— IANS
Reader Comments
*Adjusts glasses* Amrit Bharat Station scheme is good, but let's be honest - we've seen many such grand inaugurations before. The real test is whether these facilities remain functional after six months. Will those lifts and escalators be maintained? Will the waiting halls stay clean? I'll believe it when I see it working properly a year from now. 😅
Just travelled through the new station last week! The foot over bridge and escalators are a game-changer for daily commuters like me who go to Hitech City for work. Earlier it was a mess during peak hours - now it feels like a proper gateway to the IT corridor. More stations should get this treatment. Kudos to the Railways! 👏
Good development, but let's not forget - while we're beautifying stations in IT corridors, what about the small-town stations that are still in pathetic condition? The Amrit Bharat scheme should be more balanced. Not everyone works in Hyderabad's tech parks. Rural connectivity matters too.
Impressed by the execution speed! 75 stations redeveloped simultaneously is no small feat. From what I've seen in other countries, Indian Railways is catching up fast. The Divyangjan facilities are particularly encouraging - accessible infrastructure is finally getting priority. 👌
Sat through the inauguration function here! The new station is beautiful - wide concourses, good lighting, proper signage. But I wish they'd focus on basic things like train punctuality too. What's the use of a fancy station if trains run late? Indian Railways needs
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