Medak–Akkannapet section
The Medak–Akkannapet section is an ongoing railway project of the Indian Railways.[1] The section falls under the jurisdiction of Hyderabad of South Central Railway zone.[2][3]
| Medak–Akkannapet section | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Locale | Telangana |
| Termini | Medak Akkannapet |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Indian Railway |
| Operator(s) | South Central Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 17.2 km (10.7 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge |
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The project
The project was sanctioned in the year 2012-13.[1] The foundation was laid on 19 January 2014 at Medak by Vijayashanthi (MP).[4] The total length of the section is 17.2 km (10.7 mi) and the total cost of the project is ₹1.293 billion (US$18 million).[5]
References
- "Surveys" (PDF). South Central Railway, Indian Railways. 24 July 2015. p. 2. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- Wait for new rail lines in T gets longer
- Akkannapet to Medak railway line by March 2019
- "Foundation Stone laid for a new Railway line between Akkannapet-Medak – RailNews Media India Ltd". www.railnews.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- Avadhani, R (18 January 2014). "Medak-Akkannapet railway line works to begin soon". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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