Hyderabad Plans Rail Flyovers To Speed Up Passenger Services
Hyderabad is set for a major upgrade in railway infrastructure with the sanctioning of eight rail-over-rail (ROR) projects worth ₹6,584 crore across South Central Railway. The initiative is expected to transform journeys between the twin cities and key destinations such as New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Vijayawada by easing chronic congestion and delays.
These rail flyovers, designed to separate freight and passenger movements, will allow trains to operate without the frequent stoppages that currently plague busy junctions. By facilitating simultaneous arrivals and departures, the RORs are expected to improve average train speeds, cut down waiting times and enhance operational efficiency. According to officials, the new infrastructure is critical to cater to the growing number of trains handled in the region.
At present, the zone has 11 operational RORs, with six located within Hyderabad city limits. The additional eight will further strengthen the backbone of high-traffic corridors. One of the flagship components is a 37-kilometre bypass line near Warangal with RORs at Nashkal and Chintalapalli, which will help streamline the movement of superfast express trains on the Hyderabad–New Delhi route. Similarly, a sanctioned ROR at Pagidipalli is expected to drastically reduce congestion on the busy Secunderabad–Vijayawada trunk line, where passenger services currently face delays of up to 30 minutes.
Officials explained that surveys are under way for several other RORs, including those at Guntakal, Wadi, Ballari and Perecherla, while detailed project reports have already been submitted for Renigunta and Dornakal. Additionally, a bypass-cum-ROR corridor has been approved under the Outer Ring Rail initiative around Hyderabad, integrating Akanapet, Yadadri, Chityal and other nodes. This is expected to decongest traffic from Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar and Kazipet, offering smoother entry for passenger trains into the capital. The investments also include more than ₹1,950 crore for two major bypass lines at Hyderabad and Warangal, seen as critical connectors for streamlining express train movements. Experts highlight that these projects are not merely about cutting delays but also about building a more sustainable and efficient transport system. By diverting slower freight trains onto dedicated lines, passenger trains will consume less fuel during prolonged idling, indirectly reducing emissions and contributing to greener mobility.
Railway authorities emphasised that the projects will be completed within two to three years, incorporating advanced engineering practices to improve safety and resilience. The new RORs are being projected as essential infrastructure that balances the needs of freight with the aspirations of passengers while reducing operational bottlenecks. For Hyderabad, the move signals a step towards future-ready, climate-conscious transport infrastructure, ensuring faster, more reliable journeys for lakhs of daily travellers while supporting the region’s economic growth.
