IIT Hyderabad to help Railways ease passenger rush at Secunderabad, Lingampalli stations

Indian Railways has partnered with IIT Hyderabad to analyze passenger traffic and movement at Secunderabad and Lingampalli railway stations, with the goal of reducing congestion and enhancing overall travel experience. Both stations are under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway (SCR). Secunderabad station, near Hyderabad, is a major hub handling around 2 lakh passengers daily, and Lingampalli, in western Hyderabad, serves as a crucial rail terminal for areas like HITEC City, Cyber Towers, and the Financial District, with an average daily footfall of over 20,000 passengers.

The assessment will focus on optimizing passenger dispersal, traffic flow, and multimodal connectivity, examining aspects such as pedestrian movement, vehicle circulation, parking, and pick-up/drop-off arrangements. Utilizing cutting-edge tools like drone surveys, AI-based CCTV analysis, and field surveys, the study aims to identify bottlenecks and recommend data-driven improvements for safer, more accessible, and efficient station operations.