**Executive Summary**
This document is the official answer from the Minister of Railways to Unstarred Question No. 811, posed in the Lok Sabha, regarding the extension and stoppage of trains for Hyderabad, with a response due date of 04.02.2026. The question concerns the extension of Train No. 17036 to Secunderabad, and the grant of stoppages at Ravindrakhani and Bellampalli stations. The answer provides details of existing train services and the criteria for considering new stoppages and extensions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Existing Services:**
* The Balharshah-Kazipet-Hyderabad sector is currently served by 18 pairs of train services (listed by train number and name).
* **Services at Ravindrakhani:**
* Ravindrakhani is currently served by 12 train services (listed by train number and name).
* The 16031/16032 Andaman Express and 17035/17036 Kazipet-Balharshah Express have scheduled stoppages at Manchiryal/Belampalli.
* **Services at Bellampally:**
* Bellampally is served by 50 train services (listed by train number and name).
* The 12615/12616 Grand Trunk Express has a scheduled stoppage at Manchiryal/Sirpur Kagaznagar.
* **Consideration of New Stoppages:**
* Provision of new train service stoppages depends on traffic justification, operational feasibility (availability of extra time), and infrastructure (platform length).
* **Process for Handling Proposals:**
* The Ministry receives proposals/requests/suggestions/representations for introduction/restoration of trains from various sources.
* These proposals are continuously examined, and action is taken if found feasible and justified.
* **Factors Affecting Train Extension:**
* Extension of train services depends on the section's capacity, path availability, rolling stock availability, matching infrastructure, and maintenance requirements.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Public Representatives and Stakeholders Seeking Extension of Train No. 17036**
* **Impact:** Their requests have been acknowledged but the response indicates that there is no immediate commitment to extend the train service.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated. However, they may need to provide further data or justifications if the ministry seeks further information.
**Stakeholder: Daily Commuters, Students, and Employees Seeking Improved Connectivity to Hyderabad**
* **Impact:** The response acknowledges their need for better connectivity. The existing train services and the potential for future changes are outlined.
* **Action Required:** No direct action. Awareness of existing services is key.
**Stakeholder: Residents of Ravindrakhani and Bellampalli Seeking Stoppages for Specific Trains**
* **Impact:** The response details existing services and the criteria used to determine new stoppages.
* **Action Required:** They can use the information on traffic justification and operational feasibility to support their requests.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways**
* **Impact:** The Ministry is responsible for assessing and responding to demands for train extensions and stoppages.
* **Action Required:** Continue to assess proposals based on established criteria and implement changes as feasible and justified.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The primary government entity responsible for the policy regarding extension and stoppage of trains.
Hyderabad: The city where the extension and stoppage of trains is being considered.
Secunderabad: A city in Telangana to which the extension of trains is being considered.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 811
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2026
EXTENSION AND STOPPAGE OF TRAINS FOR HYDERABAD
811. SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has received representations from public
representatives and stakeholders seeking extension of Train No.
17036 (Balharshah–Kazipet Passenger) up to Secunderabad to improve
connectivity to Hyderabad for daily commuters, students and
employees;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government;
(c) whether the Government has received requests for providing
stoppage at Ravindrakhani (RVKH) Railway Station for Andaman
Express (16031/16032) and Kazipet Express (17036), and at
Bellampalli Railway Station for Grand Trunk Express (12615/12616);
(d) if so, the details of passenger footfall, regional importance and
representations received in respect of Ravindrakhani and Bellampalli
stations;
(e) whether the Government has conducted any feasibility study,
traffic survey or operational assessment regarding the extension of
Train No. 17036 up to Secunderabad and the grant of stoppages at
Ravindrakhani and Bellampalli stations and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e) Balharshah-Kazipet --Hyderabad sector is presently being
served by 18 pairs of train services as listed below:
Sl Train No. & Name
1 12213/14 Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Yesvantpur Duronto Express
2 12285/86 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Secunderabad Duronto Express
3 12437/38 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Secunderabad Rajdhani Express
4 12589/90 Gorakhpur – Charlapalli Express
5 12591/92 Gorakhpur – Yesvantpur Express
6 12721/22 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Hyderabad Dakshin Express
1 of 37 12723/24 New Delhi–Hyderabad Deccan Telangana Express
8 12771/72 Raipur – Secunderabad Express
9 12791/92 Danapur – Secunderabad Express
10 15293/94 Muzaffarpur – Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express
11 17005/06 Raxaul – Hyderabad Express
12 17007/08 Darbhanga – Charlapalli Express
13 17321/22 Jasidh – Vasco-da-Gama Express
14 20101/02 Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
15 22533/34 Gorakhpur – Yesvantpur Express
16 22691/92 Hazrat Nizamuddin –KSR Bengaluru Rajdhani Express
17 22705/06 Jammu Tawi – Tirupati Humsafar Express
18 22737/38 Hisar – Secunderabad Express
Presently, Ravindrakhani is presently being served by 12 train
services (listed below). 16031/16032 MGR Chennai-SMVD Katra
Andaman Express & 17035/17036 Kazipet-Balharshah Express have
scheduled stoppage at Manchiryal/Belampalli. Similarly, Bellampally
station is served by 50 train services (listed below). 12615/12616 MGR
Chennai-New Delhi Grand Trunk Express has scheduled stoppage at
Manchiryal/Sirpur Kagaznagar.
Trains serving Ravindrakhani:
1 17233/34 Sirpur Kagaznagar–Secunderabad Bhagyanagar Express
2 17003/04 Kazipet – Sirpur Town Ramgiri Express
3 67771/72 Karimnagar – Sirpur Town MEMU
4 17011/12 Hyderabad – Sirpur Kagaznagar Express
5 17033/34 Bhadrachalam Road – Sirpur Town Singareni Express
6 12757/58 Secunderabad – Sirpur Kagaznagar Express
Trains serving Bellampally:
1 11085/86 SMVT Bengaluru–Gwalior Express
2 12511/12 Gorakhpur--Thiruvananthapuram North Rapti Sagar
Express
3 12521/22 Barauni–Ernakulam Rapti Sagar Express
4 12589/90 Gorakhpur– Charlapalli Express
5 12591/92 Gorakhpur–Yesvantpur Express
6 12616 New Delhi–MGR Chennai Grand Trunk Express
7 12707/08 Tirupati–Hazrat Nizamuddin Andhra Pradesh Sampark
Kranti Express
8 12721/22 Hyderabad– Hazrat Nizamuddin Dakshin Express
9 12723/24 Hyderabad–New Delhi Telangana Express
10 12757/58 Secunderabad–Sirpur Kagaznagar Express
11 12771/72 Secunderabad–Raipur Express
2 of 312 12791/92 Secunderabad–Danapur Express
13 12970 Jaipur–Coimbatore Express
14 12975/76 Mysuru–Jaipur Express
15 15293/94 Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express
16 16031/32 MGR Chennai–SMVD Katra Andaman Express
17 16093/94 MGR Chennai–Lucknow Express
18 17003/04 Kazipet–Sirpur Kagaznagar Ramgiri Express
19 17011/12 Hyderabad–Sirpur Kagaznagar Express
20 17033/34 Bhadrachalam Road – Balharshah Singareni Express
21 17035/36 Kazipet–Balharshah Express
22 17233/34 Secunderabad–Sirpur Kagaznagar Bhagyanagar
Express
23 22645/46 Indore–Thiruvananthapuram North Ahilyanagari
Express
24 22647/48 Korba– Thiruvananthapuram North Express
25 22669/70 Ernakulam–Patna Express
26 67771/72 Sirpur Town–Karimnagar MEMU
Besides, provision of stoppage of train services, depends on the
traffic justification, operational feasibility including availability of
extra time on the section & availability of matching infrastructure
such as Platform length etc.
Further, Proposals/ requests/ suggestions/ representations, both
formal and informal inter alia for introduction/restoration of trains are
received from Members of Parliament, elected representatives,
organizations/rail users etc. at various levels including Railway Board,
Zonal Railways, Divisional Office etc. As receipt of such proposals/
requests/ suggestions is a continuous and dynamic process,
centralized compendium of such requests is not maintained. However,
these are examined and action as found feasible and justified is taken
from time to time, which is an on-going process.
Besides, extension of train services on any route/section depends on
various factors which include-
• Capacity of that section
• Availability of path
• Availability of required rolling stock
• Availability of matching infrastructure for rolling stock
• Maintenance requirement of railway tracks and other assets
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