Telangana government has announced plans to allocate 500 acres of land near Shamshabad airport for establishing a high-speed rail hub that will connect Hyderabad with three major cities. The proposed corridors will link the state capital with Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune, transforming Shamshabad into a major transportation junction.
The Chennai corridor is proposed at 778 kilometres, while the Bengaluru route will span 586 kilometres and the Pune corridor will cover 556 kilometres. State officials have recommended that all three lines originate from Shamshabad due to the strategic location of the international airport, which would facilitate seamless connectivity for passengers.
Officials have specified that the Hyderabad-Chennai route should pass through Amaravati and include a sanctioned link to Bandar Port. This connection is intended to accelerate freight movement from the dry port, enhancing logistics and trade capabilities in the region.
The Chief Minister informed the Railway Minister that Shamshabad would function as a tri-junction once the Bengaluru and Pune corridors are developed near the airport. He urged the Central government to initiate land acquisition procedures and commence construction work on all three corridors. The Railway Minister responded positively and provided assurance that work would begin soon.
The state government also requested that the Krishna-Vikarabad railway line be undertaken entirely with central funds. In return, Telangana has offered to bear the complete cost of land acquisition for this project, demonstrating its commitment to improving rail infrastructure.
In discussions with the Defence Minister, the Chief Minister urged the transfer of 100 acres for the Musi Riverfront Development Project. He also extended an invitation for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gandhi Sarovar Project. Limestone deposits identified at Tekalkode are expected to support a cement and textile manufacturing hub, with the government planning to develop Kodangal, Tekalkode and Daulatabad as industrial zones.
The Gandhi Sarovar Project at Bapu Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes were immersed, is being planned as an environmentally sustainable development. The project will include a national museum, a knowledge centre and a handloom promotion centre to preserve and promote the legacy of the freedom movement.
The Chief Minister requested the Civil Aviation Minister to upgrade Mamnoor airport at Warangal to international standards with cargo services and maintenance, overhaul and repair facilities. The state offered an additional 249.82 acres for the Adilabad airport to expedite clearances. He also requested the Food Corporation of India to purchase an additional 1.8 million metric tonnes of paddy and sought permission to mill a further 1.0 million metric tonnes with five per cent broken rice, along with a 10 per cent discount and a two-month extension of the milling deadline.
