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Kothapalli–Manoharabad line

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The Kothapalli–Manoharabad line is a single-track broad-gauge railway line under construction in the Indian state of Telangana.[2] Its purpose is to reduce the distance from Karimnagar to Hyderabad and provide railway connectivity to districts such as Siddipet and Sircilla. The line will connect Manoharabad to Kothapally in the South Central Railway zone.

StatusPartially Operational
LocaleTelangana
Termini
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Kothapalli-Manoharabad line
Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway foundation stone ceremony
Overview
StatusPartially Operational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTelangana
Termini
Stations15
Websitescr.indianrailways.gov.in
Service
SystemSingle Diesel Railway Line
ServicesDelhi–Chennai line
Secunderabad–Manmad line
Peddapalli-Nizambad line
OperatorSouth Central Railway zone
History
Work began2016
Opened2027; 1 year's time (2027)
Manoharabad-Siddipet section 3 October 2023; 2 years ago (3 October 2023)[1]
Technical
Line length151 km (94 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationNA
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Route map
Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway line highlighted in red
km
on Secunderabad-Manmad Section
0
Manoharabad
13
Nacharam
20
Appaipally
25
Iranagaram
30
Gajwel
43
Kodakandla
48
Lakhadaram
64
Duddeda
75
Siddipet
90
Gurralagondi
101
Chinnalingapur
112
Sircilla
125
Vemulawada
134
Boinapally
143
Wedira
151
Kothapalli
on Pedapalli-Nizamabad Section
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The line follows State Highway 17 from Manoharabad until it reaches Gajwel where it begins to follow State Highway 1 until Siddipet. It continues north to Sircilla, to allow easy access to the Raja Rajeswara Temple, Vemulawada and following National Highway 365B. The line terminates at Kottapalli, which is near National Highway 563.

The line when fully completed will carry both cargo/freight and passengers. In cargo, products like cement, coal, agricultural, and industrial handloom will be the main focus, although this may expand if e-commerce giants like Amazon India decide to also use the line to ship products to customers.[3]

History

Siddipet Station - opened in 2023

The Survey work for the line was reportedly completed sometime in 2005.[4] After the formation of Telangana, the line was fast-tracked and received Centre approval. The foundation stone was laid on 8 August 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[5]

Phase 1

In 2020, track on this line was tested to Gajwel. On 29 June 2022, the railway line from Manoharabad to Kothapalli received its first freight shipment at Gajwel.[6] In 2023, Rs 185 crores were allocated to the project in the Union Budget. This was estimated to fund the line to Sircilla.[7]

The Manoharabad - Siddipet portion of the line was inaugurated on 3 October 2023 with a Secunderabad-Siddipet DEMU service.[8][9] The remaining work, from Siddipet to Kothapalli, was to be completed by 2026.[10][11]

Phase 2

Railway sleepers installation work on the Siddipet-Sircilla segment of the Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway line (2025)

In 2024, 350 crores were allocated to the project in the Union Budget.[12]

In 2024, an infrastructure push by the state government laid the foundation stone for the Komuravelli railway station to ensure easy access to the Komrelly Mallanna Temple.[13]

State official Bandi Sanjay reported that the line would be completed by 2027.[14]

Sircilla railway station construction began in 2025, on the outskirts of Sircilla between Gopalraopally and Thangallapally.[15][16]

In 2026, the Railway bridge spanning the Manair River at the Mid-Manair backwaters near Sircilla began construction. The bridge is a major part of the final phase of the project, allowing for completion of the line from Sircilla-Kothapalli.[17][18][19]

In July 2026, the Komuravelli railway station was inaugurated.[20]

Stations

Stations include:[21]

  • Manoharabad (MOB)
  • Nacharam (NCRM)
  • Appaipally (APMR)
  • Iranagaram (IRNGR)
  • Gajwel (GJWL)
  • Kodakandla (KDKLA)
  • Lakhadaram (LKDRM)
  • Komuravelli Punyakshetram (KIPK)
  • Duddeda (DUDDA)
  • Siddipet (SIPT)
  • Gurralagondi (GRLND)
  • Chinnalingapur (CHLNG)
  • Sircilla (SRCLA)
  • Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla (VMLWD)
  • Boinpalli(BNPLI)
  • Wedira (WEDRA)
  • Kothapalli Jn (KPHI)

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