Grant Trunk third line project gets further boost

Works between Kolnur and Potkapalli commissioned

The significant third line project in the ‘Grand Trunk’ route of Telangana region viz., Kazipet – Balharshah project has been given further boost with the commissioning of works between Kolnur and Potkapalli for a distance of 7.75 km along with electrification and yard remodelling on Monday. The section connecting northern with southern region of the country will provide continuous third-line facility for train operations along a stretch of 64 km between Potkapalli – Mandamarri, including the third line on Godavari bridge between Manchiryal and Peddampet, informed SCR General Manager Gajanan Mallya. Kazipet – Balharshah route majorly comes under Telangana and a minor portion in Maharashtra. This main line provides crucial rail connectivity to many cement clusters, coal screening plants and power houses situated in this section. Due to the continuous increase in both freight and passenger services in this route, the section had become over-saturated.