SCR stated that passenger amenities and station development remained top priority.
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) said it had recorded steady growth and achieved several major milestones during the calendar year, in terms of infrastructure, passenger services and revenue performance.
The biggest achievement, it said, was the inauguration of Charlapalli satellite terminal in January. The station, created and developed to reduce congestion at Hyderabad’s major terminals, aimed at providing smoother and hassle-free travel for passengers in the capital region
SCR stated that passenger amenities and station development remained top priority. Begumpet, Karimnagar and Warangal stations were redeveloped as Amrit stations, which were inaugurated in May. In June, Kacheguda heritage station underwent architectural beautification to highlight its Indo-Saracenic and Indo-Gothic design.
Several new and extended train services were introduced during the year, including new routes to Bhagat Ki Koti, Shirdi and Narasapur, along with Vande Bharat extensions to Nanded.
SCR stated that in terms of performance, the department achieved freight loading of 136.2 million tonnes and gross originating revenue of Rs. 19,314 crores between January and November of 2025. They also made major progress in electrification, capacity enhancement, bridge construction and energy conservation, earning four National Energy Conservation Awards.
SCR noted that it had focused on staff welfare and knowledge sharing, with its medical department organising the first annual conference of the Railway Association of Dermatologists. Healthcare facilities for railway staff saw major upgrades in 2025, according to SCR. A 64-slice CT Scan machine and an in-house Cardiac Cath lab were commissioned at Lalaguda Central Hospital, Secunderabad.
