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**Hyderabad, September 15, 2025 – More Vande Bharat Trains Coming to Telangana, Rail Infrastructure Set for Major Overhaul**

Telangana is poised to see significant expansion of its rail network and services, with two new Vande Bharat Express trains on the horizon and major infrastructure upgrades planned across the state. The announcement came as Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, along with Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy and Peddapalli MP G. Vamsi Krishna, flagged off the Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express train with an additional stop at Mancherial station.

“The Ministry of Railways is currently finalizing proposals for new Vande Bharat routes connecting Secunderabad to Pune and Hyderabad to Nanded,” Minister Sanjay Kumar stated at the event. This will add to the five existing Vande Bharat semi-high-speed trains already operating in the state.

In addition to the new train services, Mancherial railway station is set to undergo a ₹26 crore redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). A ₹3.5 crore foot overbridge will also be constructed to improve passenger convenience.

Minister Sanjay Kumar further revealed ambitious plans to invest approximately ₹80,000 crore over the next decade to enhance rail infrastructure across Telangana. He highlighted the central government’s commitment, stating that over ₹42,000 crore has already been spent on railway projects in the state to improve connectivity.

The ABSS will also see the upgrade and modernization of 40 railway stations in Telangana at an estimated cost of ₹2,751 crore. Telangana has also received a record allocation of ₹5,337 crore in this year’s Railway Budget, demonstrating the government’s focus on developing the state’s rail network.

Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy also urged railway authorities to consider adding a stop at Mancherial for the Kerala Express, catering to the large number of devotees from the district who travel to Sabarimala during the annual pilgrimage season.

R. Gopalakrishnan, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division, South Central Railway (SCR), was also present at the event. The developments are expected to significantly improve transportation and connectivity across Telangana, benefiting both commuters and the local economy.

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