Nampally Railway Station revamp sparks loss of heritage concerns

The Old Nampally Railway Station was constructed in 1907 by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan.

Hyderabad: The facelift of Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station, also known as the Old Nampally Railway Station could lead to the demolition of its facade, concerning historians.

They fear a part of Hyderabad’s heritage would be lost in the process. The station is getting a facelift under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 327 crore. The works began in 2024, and so far, 25 per cent of the work has been completed.

The Old Nampally Railway Station was constructed in 1907 by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan. It handles approximately 45,000 passengers per day and is an essential transport hub in the South Central Railway zone.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Dr Mohammed Safiullah, managing trustee of the Deccan Heritage Trust expressed concerns over the demolition. “While the redevelopment of the station is inevitable, I hope that some part of the heritage structure is retained” he said.

Kishan Reddy announces station revamp

On March 5, Union Coal Minister and Secunderabad Lok Sabha MP G Kishan Reddy announced the project targeted to be completed by the end of 2027. He said it the station would be developed as a modern, passenger-friendly facility with state-of-the-art amenities.

The new station would have a central hall, restaurants, stalls, Wi-Fi connectivity, CCTV surveillance, and other modern infrastructure. More than Rs 5,450 crore has been allocated for Telangana in the Union Budget 2026-27 to improve railway infrastructure.

With inputs from PTI