SCR GM inspects newly commissioned Sitafalmandi-Lallaguda chord line

Hyderabad, July 15 (TNT): South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Wednesday inspected the newly commissioned Sitafalmandi-Lallaguda chord line, which is expected to reduce both travel distance and journey time for trains operating between Kazipet and Kacheguda.

Accompanied by Hyderabad Divisional Railway Manager Santosh Kumar Verma and other senior officials, Srivastava inspected passenger amenities, station premises, signalling systems and safety equipment at Sitafalmandi station before undertaking a trolley inspection of the newly commissioned section.

The 3-km-long chord line connects the Secunderabad-Kazipet main line with the Secunderabad-Dhone line, bypassing Secunderabad station. It includes five minor bridges, the Alugadda Baavi Road Under Bridge (RUB) and a fully automatic signalling system.

According to SCR, trains travelling between Kazipet and Kacheguda via the new line will save nearly 12 km in distance and about 20 minutes in travel time compared with the existing route through Moula Ali and Malkajgiri.

The General Manager also inspected signalling installations and safety equipment at Lallaguda station and interacted with railway staff during the inspection.

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