Kothapalli–Manoharabad line

The Kothapalli–Manoharabad line is a single-track broad-gauge railway line under construction in the Indian state of Telangana.[2] Its purpose is to reduce the distance from Karimnagar to Hyderabad and provide railway connectivity to districts such as Siddipet and Sircilla. The line will connect Manoharabad to Kothapally in the South Central Railway zone.

Kothapalli-Manoharabad line
Overview
StatusPartially Operational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTelangana
Termini
Stations15
Websitescr.indianrailways.gov.in
Service
SystemSingle Electric Railway Line
ServicesDelhi–Chennai line
Secunderabad–Manmad line
Peddapalli-Nizambad line
Operator(s)South Central Railway zone
History
Commenced2016
Opened2025 (2025) (est.)
Manoharabad-Siddipet portion inaugurated on 3 October 2023 (3 October 2023)[1]
Technical
Line length151 km (94 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationOngoing
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Route map
km
on Secunderabad-Manmad Section
0
 Manoharabad
13
 Nacharam
25
 Iranagaram
30
 Gajwel
43
 Kodakandla
48
 Lakhadaram
64
 Duddeda
75
 Siddipet
90
 Gurralagondi
101
 Chinnalingapur
112
 Sircilla
125
 Vemulawada
134
 Boinapally
143
 Wedira
151
 Kothapalli
 on Pedapalli-Nizamabad Section

The line roughly follows State Highway 17 from Manoharabad until it reaches Gajwel where it begins to follow State Highway 1 until Siddipet. It continues north to Sircilla roughly following National Highway 365B. The line terminates at Kottapalli, which is near National Highway 563.

History
Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway foundation stone being laid

The Survey work for the line was reportedly completed sometime in 2005.[3] After the formation of Telangana, the line was fast-tracked and received Centre approval. The foundation stone was laid on 8 August 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[4]

In 2020, track on this line was tested to Gajwel. On 29 June 2022, the railway line from Manoharabad to Kothapalli received its first freight shipment at Gajwel.[5] In 2023, Rs 185 crores were allocated to the project in the Union Budget. This was estimated to fund the line to Sircilla.[6]

On 8 March 2023, track work was ongoing around Siddipet.[7] In May 2023, it was reported that the railway line would be completed until Siddipet by August of the same year.[8] A trial run was conducted in Siddipet in August 2023.[9]

The Manoharabad - Siddipet portion of the line was inaugurated on 3 October 2023 with a Secunderabad-Siddipet DEMU service.[10][11]The remaining work, from Siddipet to Kothapalli, was to be completed by 2025.[12]

Stations

Stations include:[13]

References
  1. Geetanath, V. (28 September 2023). "PM to commission two new railway lines in Telangana". The Hindu.
  2. "Age-old wait ends; Siddipet, Sircilla & Gajwel set for rail connectivity".
  3. "Siddipet to get rail connectivity by August". The Hindu. 29 May 2023.
  4. "Modi lays foundation stone for new Manoharabad-Kothapalli Railway line".
  5. "South Central Railway".
  6. "TS gets big hike in railway budget Rs 600 crore for MMTS".
  7. "Hyderabad water cut: Over 2.5 lakh houses to be affected as supply will be stopped for 2 days". 5 March 2023.
  8. "Siddipet to get rail connectivity by August". The Hindu. 29 May 2023.
  9. "Test run of train conducted in Siddipet". 26 August 2023.
  10. Geetanath, V. (28 September 2023). "PM to commission two new railway lines in Telangana". The Hindu.
  11. "PM Modi to inaugurate Siddipet-Secunderabad train service on October 3". 2 October 2023.
  12. "Railway line completed between Gajwel – Kodakandla. Pipa News". 28 October 2022.
  13. "Indian Railways Map - Railway Enquiry".
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