Publication of notification of extraordinary Gazette under Part II section 3 Sub Section (ii). Notification under clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989 in connection with Kacheguda yard Remodeling Increasing the CSRs of line no. 3 (610 m), line no.4 (579 m) and line no. 5 (585 m) to accommodate full length trains of South Central Railway of Secunderabad Dhone section of Hyderabad Division of South Central Railway of Hyderabad District in the State of Telangana

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the "Kacheguda Yard Remodeling" as a Special Railway Project under the Railways Act, 1989, to enhance infrastructure in the Hyderabad Division. Effective from July 29, 2026, this notification authorizes land acquisition in the Hyderabad District of Telangana to accommodate full-length trains. The project specifically targets the expansion of Clear Standing Rooms (CSRs) for lines 3, 4, and 5 in the Secunderabad-Dhone section. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Authority** * The Central Government has officially designated the Kacheguda Yard Remodeling as a "Special Railway Project." * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The project is identified as being for a public purpose and the provision of national infrastructure. **Technical Specifications** * The remodeling focuses on increasing the Clear Standing Rooms (CSRs) of three specific lines: * **Line No. 3:** 610 meters. * **Line No. 4:** 579 meters. * **Line No. 5:** 585 meters. * These upgrades are designed to accommodate full-length trains of the South Central Railway operating on the Secunderabad-Dhone section. **Land Acquisition and Effective Date** * The notification mandates the acquisition of land within the Hyderabad District in the State of Telangana. * The provisions of this notification come into effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette (July 29, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **South Central Railway (Hyderabad Division)** **Impact** The railway authority is granted the legal framework to upgrade critical yard infrastructure and increase train capacity on the Secunderabad-Dhone section. **Action Required** The Chief Project Manager (Gati Shakti/II) and relevant departments must initiate the remodeling work and coordinate the land acquisition process. **Landowners in Hyderabad District** **Impact** Property owners within the project's designated area are subject to land acquisition by the Central Government for national infrastructure. **Action Required** Affected parties must comply with the acquisition proceedings as governed by the Railways Act, 1989. **Public and Rail Passengers** **Impact** The project aims to improve national infrastructure, potentially leading to better rail connectivity and the efficient handling of full-length trains. **Action Required** No direct action is required from the general public.

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