India’s railway network is about to get a major facelift. On July 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate 75 newly modernized railway stations in one sweeping event.
This grand opening—part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)—shines a spotlight on the Telugu states. The upgraded Hitech City station in Hyderabad and Mangalagiri station in Andhra Pradesh stand out as especially significant.
A New Chapter for Hitech City Station
Hitech City station, a vital stop for Hyderabad’s thousands of IT workers and daily commuters, has seen a sweeping transformation, with ₹25.95 crore invested. The upgrades aren’t just cosmetic—they keep up with the skyrocketing demand in the city’s tech corridor. After the overhaul, commuters can expect a new station building, modern waiting halls, cozier seating and extra platform shelters. Accessibility isn’t an afterthought: the station now has enhanced features for passengers with disabilities.
People in the city and the Train Travellers Association aren’t resting just yet—they’ve asked South Central Railway to add Malkajgiri station to the July 17 lineup, since its renovations are already done.
Mangalagiri - Gateway to Amaravati Gets an Upgrade
The Mangalagiri station, connecting directly to Andhra Pradesh’s capital region, Amaravati, has been remodeled—this time with ₹12.56 crore. Mangalagiri now balances modernity and the region’s unique character. Highlights include:
Second Entry Complex: A brand-new entry building with a bigger booking office, expanded waiting halls, and a VIP lounge.
Aesthetic Facade & Landscaping: A fresh porch, landscaped surroundings, and upgraded platforms.
Divyangjan Accessibility: Two lifts, tactile paths, ramps, and toilets designed for differently-abled travelers.
Smarter Traffic Flow: Redesigned traffic areas, parking, pedestrian paths, new street lights, and bigger gates.
National Rollout: 75 Stations, One Vision
This July 17 event is a huge milestone for Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which reimagines stations as “city centres” designed to serve the next four or five decades. Hitec City and Mangalagiri aren’t the only stars. Across India, other stations are also stepping into the limelight:
Rayanapadu (Vijayawada, AP): With ₹35 crore invested, this station features a new facade detailed with Kondapalli art, helping ease pressure on Vijayawada’s main hub.
Madhya Pradesh: Thirteen stations, including Vidisha, Sanchi, Ashoknagar, and Shivpuri, will open.
Punjab: Four stations, with a physical inauguration at Jalandhar Cantonment by the PM himself.
Bantwal (Karnataka): Upgraded for ₹26.1 crore to serve the Mangaluru area.
Panki Dham (Kanpur, UP): Redesigned at ₹25 crore, boasting a temple-inspired architectural style paying tribute to the Panchmukhi temple.
These stations aren’t just prettier—they’re smarter and better equipped. Foot overbridges have tripled in width in many places, passenger info systems got a tech upgrade, and new commercial spaces are opening to give a boost to the local economy. This is not just an overhaul. It’s the start of a new era for India’s railways.