Proposed design of the to-be redeveloped Secunderabad Junction Railway Station. (Image: Ministry of Railways)Redevelopment of Railway Stations in Telangana: The Ministry of Railways has identified 40 stations in Telangana for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). These stations are being modernised at an estimated investment of Rs 2,015 crore.Launched in 2022, the ABSS aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways (IR) network. The scheme has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.Also Read | This 118-year-old railway station in Tamil Nadu is getting Rs 842 crore makeoverEarlier this year, the national transporter announced that redevelopment work had been completed at four stations in Telangana: Begumpet, Karimnagar, Warangal and Sri Bala Brahmeswara Jogulamba. Here’s a look at the full list of stations selected for modernisation under the scheme.Redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway StationOf these, Secunderabad railway station is being redeveloped at an estimated cost of around Rs 715 crore. The station falls under the administrative control of South Central Railway (SCR) zone. It was opened for traffic on October 9, 1874, when a railway line was constructed from Secunderabad to Wadi junction by Great Indian Peninsular Railway (GIPR).The Secunderabad railway station is one of the most important stations in South India with a passenger footfall of 1.97 lakh per day and over 200 trains daily. Proposed design of the to-be redeveloped Secunderabad Junction Railway Station. (Image: Ministry of Railways)Secunderabad Railway Station Renovation PlanTo meet rising passenger demand, Secunderabad Railway Station is being redeveloped to accommodate an estimated 2.7 lakh passengers daily and around 32,500 passengers per hour once the project is completed. According to the latest update, nearly 64 per cent of the redevelopment work has been completed so far. Redevelopment work underway at Secunderabad Junction Railway Station. (Image: @kishanreddybjp/X)According to SCR, the redeveloped station will feature new terminal buildings on both the north and south sides, each comprising a ground floor and three upper floors (G+3). It will also have a double-storey sky concourse with a waiting hall capable of accommodating up to 3,000 passengers, along with cafeterias, restaurants, retail outlets and recreational facilities.Story continues below this ad Proposed design of the to-be redeveloped Secunderabad Junction Railway Station. (Image: Ministry of Railways)To improve passenger convenience, the station will feature 26 lifts, 32 escalators, two travelators and advanced security system. It will also have a provision of walkways connecting to the East and West Metro stations and the bus station, ensuring seamless multimodal connectivity.The station will also have separate entry and exit blocks to avoid cross movements of arrival and departure passengers. It will also feature a multi-level car parking. Redevelopment work underway at Secunderabad Junction Railway Station. (Image: @kishanreddybjp/X)Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More