Hyderabad, May 15 (RAHNUMA): Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday held a meeting at the Secretariat with senior officials from relevant departments to discuss the proposed high-speed rail corridor projects focused on Hyderabad.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary urged officials to collaborate with the Telangana government and the Union Ministry of Railways to prepare proposals.
He emphasised the importance of inter-departmental cooperation in the development of project reports and implementation processes. Additionally, he advised officials to take necessary steps regarding land acquisition, connectivity, infrastructure development, and other aspects of the project.
The Chief Secretary highlighted the potential of the high-speed rail project, which will link Hyderabad with major cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, to transform Telangana into an “Economic Growth Corridor” by 2047. He also pointed out that this initiative would lay the groundwork for efficient transportation across the country, addressing future public needs and promoting growth in the industrial, IT, and tourism sectors.
Railway officials reported that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Hyderabad–Pune–Mumbai high-speed rail corridor has been completed, with proposals in place for the approximately 671-kilometer route. They noted that land acquisition would be necessary for 93 kilometers within Telangana.
Additionally, officials mentioned that land acquisition would also be required along approximately 123 kilometers of the Hyderabad–Bengaluru and Hyderabad–Chennai corridors, including the Kokapet and Shamshabad areas for the construction of railway depots.
The Chief Secretary instructed officials from the Roads and Buildings department, HMDA, and GMR Airport to work in coordination with Central Railway project officials and provide their support for the high-speed rail project.
Special Chief Secretaries Vikas Raj and Naveen Mittal, HMDA Metropolitan Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed, officials from the Union Ministry of Railways, and officials from GMR Airport participated in the meeting.
