New Ramagundam-Manuguru Railway Line to Transform Telangana's Economy
Ramagundam-Manuguru rly line set to boost T’s economy
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The proposed Ramagundam-Manuguru railway line in Telangana, spanning 200 km and costing ₹5,000 crore, aims to enhance freight and passenger connectivity, generating significant revenue and opening new development opportunities in the region.
- 01The railway line will span approximately 200 km and cost ₹5,000 crore.
- 02Projected annual revenue from freight is expected to reach ₹720 crore within five years.
- 03The new corridor will transport around 12 million tonnes of freight annually, including coal and food grains.
- 04Current coal transport routes will be shortened by approximately 150 km, improving efficiency.
- 05Plans exist to extend connectivity to Malkangiri in Odisha, enhancing access to mining regions.
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The Ramagundam-Manuguru railway line is set to become a crucial economic driver for Telangana, with an estimated cost of ₹5,000 crore. This 200 km line will significantly enhance both freight and passenger connectivity, generating an initial revenue of approximately ₹460 crore annually, which could rise to ₹720 crore within five years. The project aims to transport about 12 million tonnes of freight yearly, including coal, food grains, and cement. By establishing a direct link between the coal mining areas of Ramagundam and Bhadrachalam, the railway will streamline coal transportation, reducing the current route's length by about 150 km. This improvement is expected to boost operational efficiency and lower logistics costs. Furthermore, there are plans to extend the railway to Malkangiri in Odisha, which will enhance access to mining and industrial regions and improve connectivity for remote tribal areas. The detailed project report has been submitted to the central government, with a target completion within five years, including one year for land acquisition.
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The new railway line is expected to transform regional connectivity, opening up industrial and social development opportunities in Telangana.
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