{"id":4846,"date":"2025-08-02T08:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4846"},"modified":"2025-08-02T08:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:08:01","slug":"new-broad-gauge-line-between-jaklair-makthal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/new-broad-gauge-line-between-jaklair-makthal\/","title":{"rendered":"New Broad Gauge Line between Jaklair-Makthal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Broad Gauge Line between Jaklair-Makthal<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Broad Gauge Line between Jaklair-Makthal Commissioned<\/strong><\/p>\n

The New Broad Gauge Non Electrified Main line between Jaklair\u2013Makthal stations for a distance of 11.477 Kms has been completed in all respects. Commissioner, Railway Safety has inspected this non-electrified New B.G Line and has given certification as fit to run passenger train services with immediate effect. This important stretch is a part of Mahbubnagar \u2013 Munirabad section which is border belt of Telangana & Karnataka States. South Central Railway is constructing new BG line from Devarkadra to Krishna as a part of this Project.<\/p>\n

The project will help in expanding rail network between Hyderabad and Mining belt of Karnataka, benefitting both the Passenger and goods traffic. South Central Railway has taken up the New Broad Gauge line Project between Devarkadra-Krishna for a distance of 65.825 Kms. The project was sanctioned in the year 2025-12with an estimated cost of Rs. 372.09 Cr.<\/p>\n

The section between Devarkadra and Krishna is the most accessible shortest route to many important cities of Southern States, from where Railway lines going towards Hyderabad, Raichur, Guntakal, Bellary, Hubli, Goa and the Telangana Capital Hyderabad. Iron ore and other bulk commodities such as Cement, Steel etc., are being moved on this route to North and South directions.<\/p>\n

Hyderabad Division Officials along with Construction department have played key role in successful completion of the Project. Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway has congratulated all the Officials and staff involved in completion of this vital project of Telangana region. He opined that completion of this project has paved way for connecting new areas with passenger trains. He also advised to maintain the same tempo in execution of the work for the entire project which will help to ease out the traffic congestion.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the verified and up-to-date overview of the new broad\u2013gauge (BG) railway line between Jaklair and Makthal<\/strong>, part of the broader Mahabubnagar\u2013Munirabad corridor<\/strong> under South Central Railway (SCR):<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude89 Section Overview: Jaklair \u2013 Makthal<\/h2>\n
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  • Length<\/strong>: ~11.5\u202fkm<\/li>\n
  • Status<\/strong>: Commissioned in August 2025<\/strong>; inspected by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) and certified fit for operation immediately. It’s a non-electrified BG main line<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Project Context<\/strong>: This section is part of the Mahabubnagar\u2013Munirabad new line project<\/strong>, which aims to connect Hyderabad with the mining belts of Karnataka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd0c Project Status & Broader Corridor Completion<\/h2>\n
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    • Devarkadra \u2192 Jaklair (28.3\u202fkm)<\/strong> was completed in March 2025.<\/li>\n
    • Jaklair \u2192 Makthal (11.5\u202fkm)<\/strong> was commissioned in August 2025.<\/li>\n
    • Makthal \u2192 Maganoor (13.3\u202fkm)<\/strong> was subsequently completed in March 2025.<\/li>\n
    • Krishna \u2192 Maganoor (12.7\u202fkm)<\/strong> stretch was inaugurated in early 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      With these sections commissioned, the Telangana portion of the 243.5\u202fkm project is functionally complete<\/strong>, enabling passenger and freight operations along the route up to the Karnataka border.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\ude80 Strategic Importance<\/h2>\n
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      • Shortest route<\/strong>: This line reduces travel distance between Hyderabad and mining\/agro-industrial hubs<\/strong> like Raichur, Guntakal, Bellary, and Goa by over 100\u202fkm<\/strong>, compared to the existing coastal or longer inland routes.<\/li>\n
      • Freight boost<\/strong>: Critical for transporting iron ore, cement, steel<\/strong>, agricultural produce, and other cargo from Karnataka into Telangana and beyond.<\/li>\n
      • Passenger connectivity<\/strong>: Opens up new service options between Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, Makthal, Maganoor, and further to Raichur and Karnataka\u2014facilitating enhanced regional mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table: Jaklair\u2013Makthal BG Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Section<\/strong><\/td>\nJaklair \u21c4 Makthal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Distance<\/strong><\/td>\n~11.5\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Commissioning<\/strong><\/td>\nAugust 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Electrification<\/strong><\/td>\nNot yet electrified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Related Stretches<\/strong><\/td>\nDevarkadra\u2013Jaklair (2025), Makthal\u2013Maganoor (2025), Krishna\u2013Maganoor (2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Role<\/strong><\/td>\nConnects Telangana\u2011Karnataka; shortens passenger\/freight corridors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Operational status<\/strong><\/td>\nCRS-approved, ready for passenger\/freight services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udce1 Implementation & Governance Notes<\/h2>\n
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        • The project was sanctioned during 2025\u201312<\/strong> under SCR, with a revised cost estimate of ~\u20b93,543 crore for the entire Mahabubnagar\u2013Munirabad alignment.<\/li>\n
        • SCR\u2019s General Manager highlighted that completion of the Jaklair\u2013Makthal stretch enabled new passenger stations<\/strong> and facilitated freight movement through previously unserved corridors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Summary<\/h2>\n
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          • The Jaklair\u2013Makthal new broad gauge line<\/strong> is an 11.5\u202fkm non\u2011electrified segment commissioned in August 2025<\/strong> as part of the broader Mahabubnagar\u2013Munirabad corridor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • With its commissioning, along with adjacent stretches, Telangana section of the corridor is fully complete<\/strong>, opening shorter rail routes between Hyderabad and Karnataka mining belts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • The line supports both passenger connectivity<\/strong> and freight operations<\/strong>, and is certainty a vital piece of SCR\u2019s broader regional rail enhancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Want more details like station locations (e.g. Dasar Doddi, Kunsi), timetable plans, or freight traffic projections via this new corridor?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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