Telangana CM Revanth Reddy pushes Centre on high-speed rail corridors
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy carried a packed rail infrastructure wish-list to Rail Bhavan — high-speed corridors to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai, six new lines totalling over 1,100 km, a Regional Ring Rail around Hyderabad, and a mega freight depot backed by 409 acres of state land already on offer. The state's message to the Centre: approvals are the only bottleneck.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan, New Delhi on 30 October 2026 .
Revised proposals submitted for Hyderabad–Pune , Hyderabad–Bengaluru , and Hyderabad–Chennai high-speed corridors; no land acquisition started yet pending Centre's alignment approval.
Immediate sanction sought for a 130 km Vikarabad–Krishna railway line, linked to a planned cement and textile hub near Tekalkode.
Six additional railway lines requested, totalling over 1,100 km , including Patancheru–Adilabad ( 320 km ) and Kacheguda–Jaggayyapeta ( 250 km ).
CM pushed for a 'Regional Ring Rail' alongside the 360 km Regional Ring Road around Hyderabad.
Telangana has offered 409 acres of land for a mega freight maintenance depot at Anantaram near Mahabubabad, pending Centre's approval.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday, 30 October met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi, urging the Centre to fast-track high-speed rail corridor work announced for the state. The Chief Minister submitted revised proposals for the Hyderabad–Pune, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, and Hyderabad–Chennai corridors, along with a raft of requests covering new railway lines, a Regional Ring Rail, and a mega freight maintenance depot.
High-Speed Corridors: Where Things Stand
Revanth Reddy told the Railway Minister that the Telangana government had reviewed the alignment proposals forwarded by the Centre for the three corridors and has submitted revised proposals with specific suggestions. Crucially, the Chief Minister clarified that no land acquisition process has been initiated for any of the three corridors. He stated that land acquisition will commence only after the Centre approves the final alignment, and requested that the alignment process be completed at the earliest.
New Railway Lines and Pending Sanctions
The Chief Minister sought immediate sanction of a new 130 km railway line between Vikarabad and Krishna, noting that large limestone deposits have been discovered near Tekalkode in Vikarabad district. The state government has reportedly prepared plans to develop the region into a cement and textile hub, making the rail link a strategic economic priority.
Revanth Reddy also sought early approval for several other railway lines, including the Dornakal–Gadwal line, Kalwakurthy–Macherla, Kacheguda–Jaggayyapeta (250 km), Patancheru–Adilabad (320 km), Bodhan–Latur (175 km), and the Akannapet bypass line (8 km).
Regional Ring Rail Alongside the Ring Road
The Chief Minister made a case for aligning a 'Regional Ring Rail' alongside the 360 km Regional Ring Road (RRR) currently under construction around Hyderabad. He argued that integrating rail and road infrastructure at this scale would generate significant employment opportunities and bolster the city's long-term connectivity framework.
Mega Freight Depot at Anantaram
Revanth Reddy appealed to the Centre to sanction a mega coaching and freight maintenance depot — a project proposed by South Central Railway — to be established at Anantaram village, near Mahabubabad. He informed Vaishnaw that Telangana has already agreed to hand over 409 acres of land to the Railways for the depot and urged expedited approval.
The meeting was attended by Minister Vivek Venkataswamy, Members of Parliament Dr Mallu Ravi, Vem Narendar Reddy, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Balram Naik, Gaddam Vamshi Krishna, and Anil Kumar Yadav, along with State Advisor K. Ramakrishna Rao, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Telangana Bhavan Resident Commissioner Advait Kumar Singh. With multiple rail infrastructure demands now formally on the Centre's table, the state government's next steps will hinge on how quickly New Delhi moves on alignment approvals.
Point of View
Documented appeal to a BJP Railway Minister, with a delegation of MPs in tow. The land-offer gambit on the Anantaram depot (409 acres already committed) is shrewd statecraft: it removes the Centre's easiest excuse for delay. But the sheer volume of requests — three high-speed corridors, six new lines, a Ring Rail, and a depot — risks diluting focus. States that win fast Centre approvals typically come with one or two shovel-ready projects, not a comprehensive wish-list. The real test is whether Telangana can prioritise and follow through on the alignment feedback it has already been sent.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which high-speed rail corridors has Telangana proposed to the Centre?
Telangana has submitted revised proposals for three high-speed rail corridors: Hyderabad–Pune, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, and Hyderabad–Chennai. The state government has clarified that no land acquisition has begun and that the process will start only after the Centre approves the final alignment.
Why did CM Revanth Reddy meet Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on 30 October to urge faster action on high-speed rail corridors, seek sanction for several new railway lines, and push for approval of a mega freight maintenance depot in Mahabubabad district.
What is the Regional Ring Rail project proposed for Hyderabad?
The Regional Ring Rail is a proposal to build a dedicated rail corridor alongside the 360 km Regional Ring Road currently under construction around Hyderabad. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy argued it would create significant employment and improve regional connectivity.
What is the Anantaram freight depot and what has Telangana offered?
The Anantaram mega coaching and freight maintenance depot is a South Central Railway project proposed to be established at Anantaram village near Mahabubabad. Telangana has already agreed to hand over 409 acres of land to the Railways for the depot and is awaiting Centre's approval.
Which new railway lines did Telangana request at the Rail Bhavan meeting?
Telangana sought early sanction for six lines: Vikarabad–Krishna (130 km), Dornakal–Gadwal, Kalwakurthy–Macherla, Kacheguda–Jaggayyapeta (250 km), Patancheru–Adilabad (320 km), Bodhan–Latur (175 km), and the Akannapet bypass line (8 km).
