* Union Ministry proposes 6 new projects in phase - 2
* Shatabdi Express would link Pune to Secunderabad

In order to improve suburban railway system, the Railways have proposed to develop integrated suburban railway networks in large cities, bringing together metro railway and other rail infrastructure. The Union Minister Mamta Benarjee, had given green signal to MMTS phase 2, in the city.

She proposed to strengthen the suburban system of Hyderabad - Secunderabad by implementing six projects under Phase 2. Following the announcement, the city gets 5 new MMTS trains. Besides, the new Shatabdi Express would link Pune to Secunderabad. The Duronto train will run at Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam line. The passenger trains would be introduced at Falaknuma to Medchal, Kachiguda to Nadikudi, Miriyalguda to Kachiguda, secunderabad to Nizamabad and Hyderabad to Vaadila.

Published Date : Saturday, 26/2/2011 1:15 PM IST