Secunderabad Junction railway station
Secunderabad Junction, Hyderabad | |
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Secunderabad–Manmad section Secunderabad–Dhone section | |
Platforms | 10 |
Tracks | 11 |
Connections |
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Construction | |
Structure type | At-grade |
Parking | 350[1][2] |
Accessible | |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning ISO-9001 station[3] |
Station code | SC[4] |
Zone(s) | South Central Railway zone (headquarters) |
Division(s) | Secunderabad |
History | |
Opened | October 9, 1874[5][6] |
Electrified | 1993 |
Previous names | Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway Hyderabad–Godavari Valley Railway |
Passengers | |
2015–16 | 170,000 10% ([7][8]) |
Location | |
Interactive map |
Secunderabad Junction (station code: SC[9]) is a major intercity junction railway station and a commuter rail hub in the Hyderabad urban area. In the city centre, the station is in the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. Built in 1874 by the Nizam of Hyderabad during the British era, it was the main station of Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway until the Kacheguda railway station opened in 1916. The station was taken over by Indian Railways in 1951, when NGSR was nationalized. Its main portico and concourse are influenced by Nizamesque architecture.[10] The station, which resembles a fort, is a tourist attraction in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.[10]
It is connected by rail to all regions of India. About 170,000 passengers arrive at (or depart from) the station daily on 229 trains. On the
History
Nizam era
The station was proposed in 1870,[5] when the Nizam of Hyderabad MIR MEHBOOB ALI KHAN SIDDIQUI ordered to construct the secundrabad railway station, the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad state decided to connect Hyderabad State with the rest of India. Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was formed as a private company, and construction of the Secunderabad–Wadi line began that year. The line, which would connect Hyderabad with the British Raj's Great Indian Peninsula Railway main line at Wadi Junction, was funded by the Nizam.[5]
The Secunderabad–Wadi line and the Secunderabad railway station were finished on 9 October 1874,
The
Indian Railways
On 5 November 1951,
The
Although an early computerised reservation system began at Secunderabad in July 1989,[16] the 30 September 1989 introduction of SCR's computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) at the station[10] made reservations easier. The system, later linked to New Delhi (1997), Howrah (1998), Mumbai and Chennai (both 1999), preceded the CONCERT reservation system which was developed at Secunderabad in September 1994[16] and implemented in January 1995.[17]
The Secunderabad–
21st century
The
SCR introduced the Himalaya Special freight train at Secunderabad on 7 November 2007. Intended for the high-speed transport of freight such as coal, the train was expected to run at 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph).
Station
Secunderabad is one of India's largest and busiest railway stations. The main railway terminus and a commuter hub in the Hyderabad urban area, it is one of three major stations serving the city; the other two are Kacheguda and the Hyderabad Deccan railway station.
The station is the zone headquarters of South Indian.
Secunderabad Station has a standard station layout. All its tracks are broad-gauge and electrified. The Secunderabad–Manmad line is non-electrified, however, so diesel trains are common.
The station has 10 platforms,[29] which are covered by a reinforced concrete roof. Each platform can handle a train with more than 24 coaches.[29] There is an additional track between platforms seven and eight, which is a service track for the Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System[30] and suburban trains (where two trains halt at the same platform, due to their short length). Platforms six and seven are divided in two (6A and B and 7A and B).
Platform use is:
- 1 and 2: Long distance, inter-city express trains, such as the Rajdhani Express, Garib Rath Express, and Telangana Express
- 3–5: Inter-city express trains with fewer passengers; most are regional trains.
- 6A,6B and 7A,7B: Hyderabad MMTS and suburban rail[30]
- 8: Regional and some mail express trains
- 9: Special trains or other trains at peak hours
- 10: High-speed, long-distance express trains
Secunderabad is a junction of tracks from four directions:
- Kachiguda–Kurnool–Guntakal–Bangalore
- Malkajgiri–Bolaram–Nizamabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded–Parbhani
- Hyderabad Deccan–Wadi
- Bibinagar–Kazipet
The Vijayawada–Secunderabad and Repalle–Secunderabad lines join at Bibinagar, near Secunderabad. The Vijayawada Junction–Wadi line is the only electrified line.
Service
The station is serviced by an average of 229
Secunderabad is served by a number of lines:[32]
Inter-city
It is one of Indian Railways' busiest stations. About 170,000 passengers use Secunderabad daily on over 200 trains. The
All
Commuter rail
Secunderabad is the only station in the Hyderabad MMTS to connect to all four MMTS commuter lines, and is the system's commuter inter-change hub. The station is on Lines 2[38] and 3[39] of the Hyderabad Metro. Secunderabad East metro station, on the blue line, is near Secunderabad Junction.[40]
Secunderabad Station is also the hub of suburban
The following Hyderabad MMTS lines originate at (or pass through) Secunderabad:
- Hyderabad–Falaknuma route (FN line)
- Secunderabad–Falaknuma route (FS line)
- Secunderabad–Bolarum route (BS line)
Facilities
Secunderabad has a number of passenger facilities, including modern security and parking. A coach depot for cleaning and maintenance is next to the station. The area around the station is sometimes congested.
Three waiting rooms are at the station's north entrance, and two are at the south entrance. An
Both south-entrance waiting rooms, on platform 10, are
Secunderabad is well-stocked with security equipment (including
RPF personnel are also available to monitor suspicious activity, and nine surveillance cameras were installed at the station after the
After increasing terrorist threats,[30] SCR began baggage checks at an estimated cost of ₹40 lakh (₹4 million, or US$65,000) as part of a pilot project.[48] To increase security, railway authorities introduced an integrated security system as part of the 2009 Rail Budget.[49]
On 14 July 2008, a caller rang up the police main control room around 10:30 a.m. and said that bombs had been placed at the railway station, passport office, and a Secunderabad bus stop.[50][51][failed verification] Between 1:00 and 1:15 p.m on 15 July, four smoke bombs were said to be about to go off on platforms one, six and seven. Railway authorities immediately alerted the EMRI 108 service in what was a drill.[52]
An actual bomb threat was phoned in to the Cyberabad Metropolitan Police branch of the Hyderabad City Police on 8 October 2009,[53] which kept police in suspense for two hours. The caller, who spoke in Telugu, told a telephone operator that a bomb had been planted in the railway station and would explode within an hour. The CMP police alerted their Hyderabad counterparts, who rushed to the station and began a search for explosives. Local police, bomb-disposal squads and railway police scoured the entire station (and its trains) but found nothing, and the call was declared a hoax.
The station has a large car and motorcycle parking lot, and an
Secunderabad Junction has two ticket counters. Passengers can buy second- and general-class tickets on the train, since they are not reservable.[56] A computerized reservation facility is provided, and an information counter for tourists. A Passenger Operated Enquiry Terminal (POET) is available,[57] which can access the National Train Enquiry System (NTES).[57] Indrail Passes are available at the reservation center, about 200 meters from the station.
To conserve water, SCR installed a ₹12-million
Modernization of the Railway Station
2008-2014
During the 2008–09 Indian Railways budget session, Railway Minister
Similar to an airport, the proposed station would have a shopping mall, a food plaza, entertainment and
Since about 170,000 passengers commute through Secunderabad on 229 trains daily, the project needs to be developed with an eye to the next century;[63] Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee concurred in June 2009, when she presented the maiden 2009–10 Rail Budget.[64] Preservationists fear that the massive upgrade may leave the heritage building a memory of a bygone era, since ₹85 million has already been spent on station improvements.[65]
A series of meetings was convened with Railway Board authorities in July 2009. It was decided to hire a consultant to sketch a master plan for the project, including facilities to be incorporated, a time frame and estimated cost. Global tenders for consultants were issued on 26 September,
2014-2024
The Secunderabad Railway Station, a pivotal node in the Indian Railways network, is undergoing extensive modernization as part of the Ministry of Railways' ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This scheme, formulated on the back of the insights and recommendations from a high-level committee established under the Modi government, aims to address the practical difficulties experienced with the Manual of Standards and Specifications for Railway Stations (MSSR 2009) issued in June 2009. [68]The committee's mandate included reviewing and updating the MSSR 2009, devising measures for optimising the redevelopment costs of stations, and establishing norms for the scale of facilities to be provided at redeveloped stations.
Under the umbrella of the Indian Railways' Major Upgradation initiative, the redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station is one of the key projects identified. [69]With a budget allocation of Rs. 720 crores, the project seeks to transform the station into an iconic structure that provides world-class amenities. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone for this monumental redevelopment on April 8, 2023, signifying the start of a project that aims to culminate by the end of 2025.[70]
Shri G. Kishan Reddy, the Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, and the Member of Parliament representing Secunderabad, has been actively involved in overseeing the project's progress. His latest review on February 7, 2024, revealed that 20%-25% of the planned works had already been completed. Shri G Kishan Reddy highlighted the installation of 26 lifts, 32 escalators, and 2 travelators as part of the station's upgradation. Emphasis has also been placed on enhancing passenger convenience through multi-modal connectivity to east and west metro stations and the bus station.[71]
The redevelopment project boasts several salient features aimed at enhancing the travel experience:
- Iconic Station Building: Designed with a future horizon of 40-60 years, the station will serve as a landmark with its aesthetic and functional design.
- Future-Proof Facilities: The project plans for an extended horizon, ensuring facilities are in place to manage a peak hour traffic of 25,000 passengers and accommodate surges up to 325,000 passengers during special events like Melas.
- Expansion of Station Building Area: The proposed station building area is significantly expanded to 61,912 sqm from the existing 11,427 sqm, facilitating a broader range of services and amenities.
- Spacious Roof Plaza/Concourse: Measuring 108m x 120m, this double-level area will host all passenger amenities, alongside retail spaces, cafeterias, and recreational facilities, effectively connecting both sides of the station and all platforms.
- Integration and Accessibility: Ensuring seamless integration of both city sides and improved accessibility with 26 lifts, 2 travelators, and 32 escalators.
- Enhanced Passenger Experience: The project focuses on segregating arriving and departing passengers, decluttering platforms, and providing comprehensive facilities for the differently-abled.
- Direct Connectivity: Enhancements include direct connectivity to the East & West Metro Stations and Rathifile Bus Station, fostering an integrated transport hub.
- Multilevel Car Parking and Segregation: To further streamline the passenger experience, the project introduces multilevel car parking at the North Terminal. This feature, along with the strategic segregation of arriving and departing passengers, optimises flow and convenience.
- Sustainability and Safety: The station will feature certified green buildings, solar energy utilisation, water conservation/recycling, comprehensive CCTV coverage, and access control for enhanced safety.[72]
The initiative reflects a significant leap towards modernising India's railway infrastructure, promising to elevate the standards of passenger comfort, safety, and convenience, while also bolstering the country's commitment to sustainable development.
See also
- Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway
- South Central Railway zone
- Transport in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad Deccan railway station
- Begumpet railway station
- Vande Bharat Express
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
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