Rail connectivity in Telangana got another boost with the commissioning of the 10.45 km of double line between Mahabubnagar–Divitipalli, which is part of Secunderabad–Mahabubnagar doubling and electrification project, on Friday. This work will enhance the rail connectivity between Hyderabad and other major cities located towards southern region such as Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa, Bengaluru, Tirupati etc.
The project is being executed by the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). The project was sanctioned for a distance of 85 km in 2015-16 at an estimated cost of ₹774 crore. Section between Secunderabad–Umdanagar for 28 km has already been completed as part of MMTS and balance works between Umdanagar–Mahabubnagar have been progressing.
