Hyderabad: Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to sanction train halts at Bommaipalli Railway Station near Bhongir, Telangana. In a letter to the ministry, he highlighted public demand for declaring Bommaipalli as an official halting point for mainline trains.
Reddy noted that Bommaipalli is the second station serving the Bhongir region and lies on the Secunderabad–Guntur route via Nadikudi. Despite its strategic location, no express or mail trains currently halt there. He stressed that the absence of halts affects thousands of commuters who rely on the station daily.
The MP pointed out that Bommaipalli lies adjacent to the Swarnagiri Temple, a major pilgrimage site drawing close to one lakh devotees each day. It also serves areas near AIIMS Bibinagar and the renowned Yadadri temple, commonly referred to as the Telangana Tirupati.
Train halts at Bommaipalli, vital for regional connectivity and tourism
Chamala argued that halting mainline trains at Bommaipalli would support temple tourism, local trade, daily commuters, and students. He said it would also boost the region’s textile, agricultural, and retail sectors, further contributing to Bhongir’s economic development.
He also requested the modernisation of the station with improved infrastructure. Proposed upgrades include waiting halls, clean toilets, drinking water, parking, and retail kiosks. These, he said, would enhance passenger convenience while increasing revenue for Indian Railways.
Calling it a long-standing demand of the public, the MP appealed to the Ministry to act swiftly. “Adding Bommaipalli as a stop, in addition to Bhongir, will serve the larger public interest,” Reddy said.