Kothapalli–Manoharabad line

The Kothapalli–Manoharabad line is a single-track broad-gauge railway line under construction in the Indian state of Telangana. Its purpose is to reduce the distance from Karimnagar to Hyderabad and provide railway connectivity to districts such as Siddipet and Sircilla. The line will connect Manoharabad to Kothapally in the South Central Railway zone.

Kothapalli-Manoharabad line
Overview
StatusPartially Operational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleTelangana
Termini
Stations15
Websitescr.indianrailways.gov.in
Service
SystemSingle Electric Railway Line
ServicesDelhi–Chennai line
Secunderabad–Manmad line
Peddapalli-Nizambad line
Operator(s)South Central Railway zone
History
Commenced2016
Opened2026 (2026) (est.)
Manoharabad-Siddipet section inaugurated 3 October 2023 (3 October 2023)
Technical
Line length151 km (94 mi)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationOngoing
Operating speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Route map
Kothapalli-Manoharabad railway line highlighted in red
km
on Secunderabad-Manmad Section
0
Manoharabad
13
Nacharam
20
Appaipally
25
Iranagaram
30
Gajwel
43
Kodakandla
48
Lakhadaram
64
Duddeda
75
Siddipet
90
Gurralagondi
101
Chinnalingapur
112
Sircilla
125
Vemulawada
134
Boinapally
143
Wedira
151
Kothapalli
on Pedapalli-Nizamabad Section

The line roughly follows State Highway 17 from Manoharabad until it reaches Gajwel where it begins to follow State Highway 1 until Siddipet. It continues north to Sircilla roughly following National Highway 365B. The line terminates at Kottapalli, which is near National Highway 563.

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