PM Modi Inaugurates All-Women-Operated Begumpet Railway Station Along With Karimnagar, Warangal Stations

Hyderabad, May 22 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Begumpet railway station which is an all-women-operated railway station on Thursday. Along with it, the Karimnagar and Warangal railway stations in Telangana were also opened to the public.

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The Begumpet railway station has been redeveloped into a modern transit hub, reflecting the rich heritage of Telangana under the Amril Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.55 crore.

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G.Kishan Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Minister of Roads and Buildings, Telangana, South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Arun Kumar jain and others were present.

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According to the South Central Railway (SCR) officials, the facelift includes a host of passenger-friendly features such as escalators, lifts, spacious waiting halls, modern toilets and dedicated facilities for differently-abled commuters. Moreover, Telangana’s state bird, the Indian Roller (ala Pitta), has been installed as a symbolic centrepiece.

PM Modi virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations, in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories including 3 Railway Stations in #Telangana:

• #Begumpet railway station
• #Karimnagar railway station
• #Warangal railway station pic.twitter.com/YdBCwf8D3J

— indtoday (@ind2day) May 22, 2025

SCR officials said the station now boasts illuminated lighting, landscaped greenery, water features, and market signage which have been designed to enhance the overall commuting experience.

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Apart from this, railway officials said the Begumpet railway station will be operated entirely by women staff, from the station master to the ticket clerks and RPF constables, booking staff – a practice that has been in place for over six years. A dedicated surveillance system ensures enhanced safety for female passengers,

The upgraded station includes two lifts, four escalators, improved platform shelters, and displayed signage to assist passengers. The redevelopment is not just about infrastructure but about setting a benchmark in commuter comfort, safety, and inclusivity, the SCR officials said.

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Serving over 15,000 passengers daily, Begumpet is touted as one of the busiest suburban stations in Hyderabad, after Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Kacheguda. (Maxim News)

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