45% of transformation completed at Bhadrachalam Road railway station

A view of the Bhadrachalam Road railway station
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The Bhadrachalam Road railway station is undergoing a massive transformation at an estimated cost of ₹25.41 crore as part of the “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme” (ABSS) – under which about 40 stations across Telangana are being redeveloped with an estimated cost of ₹2,737 crore.

The works, of which 45% have been completed, include new façade, construction of 12 metre wide FOB along with one lift and escalator, platform surface improvements, new toilets blocks, waiting halls, landscaping, signages, etc., as per a press release.

Initially, the station was built to transport coal from the nearby mines to various parts of the Nizam State. Over the time, it evolved into a crucial transportation hub, connecting Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Warangal and other major cities.

It also serves as a gateway to the famous Sri Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Bhadrachalam, which attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists every year. The station falls in Dornakal – Manuguru section with average footfall of 8,020 passengers per day and annual earnings of ₹7.61 crore. Three pairs of trains originate/terminate and two trains halt here.