Hyderabad Regional Ring Rail survey gets green signal from Centre: Congress MP Kiran Kumar Reddy

The Union government has approved a survey for the proposed Regional Ring Rail (RRR) project around Hyderabad, which will facilitate the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), marking a crucial step forward for the ambitious rail connectivity initiative.

The announcement was made by Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu while responding to a query raised under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha by Bhuvanagiri Member of Parliament Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Mr. Reddy said the Centre has approved the survey required to prepare the DPR for the Regional Ring Rail project, which is a foundational step in assessing feasibility, alignment, cost estimates and technical parameters of the proposed rail corridor.

The Railway Ministry is currently in consultations with the Telangana government to finalise the rail alignment. The proposed railway line is expected to run along the alignment of the Regional Ring Road (RRR), ensuring integrated road and rail connectivity around Hyderabad, Mr. Reddy said.

Following the completion of the DPR, consultations will be held with the State government and other stakeholders. The project will subsequently require approvals from NITI Aayog and the Union Finance Ministry before receiving final clearance.

Once completed, the Regional Ring Rail project is expected to significantly enhance transportation between the districts surrounding Hyderabad. It is also projected to stimulate regional economic growth by improving connectivity, promoting industrial expansion, and facilitating smoother movement of goods and passengers.

In his letter, the Union Minister thanked MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy for taking a special initiative to pursue the project in the interest of Telangana and his parliamentary constituency.