Shri Asaduddin Owaisi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament flagged off the DEMU Passenger train between Falaknuma and Medchal from Falaknuma Railway station today, 24th March, 2012 in the presence ofShri Ahmad Bin Abudula , Hon’ble MLA, Malakpet, Shri Margoob Hussain, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad Division andseveral other railway officials and public representatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Asaduddin Owaisi, Hon’ble MP stated that there was a dire need for the people of this area to commute and found it difficult and this train will meet the needs of thecommuters of the area.Railways have a significant role to play in the development of the region it serves.As such he was happy that the Railways have come forward for a good cause in meeting the challenges and provide a safe, comfortable and cheaper transportation, especially catering to the poor masses of the society.He lauded the efforts of the Railways and urged the Divisional Railway Manager to under many such initiatives for the welfare of the people in providing transport and other facilities.
Earlier, Shri Margoob Hussain, Divisional Railway Manager welcomed the gathering and said that this train was much sought after and will help the commuters to travel without having to get down at Secunderabad to commute further up to Medchal. He said that better amenities have been provided for the travelling public and hope this train will help solve their long awaited dream to travel in comfort between Falaknuma and Medchal.
The Regular service of the train will commence from 25th March, 2012. Thistrain will run on all days of the week except on Saturdays and will run for four trips in a day . These trains will have eight coaches with a carrying capacity of around 750 passengers per train. The fare per passenger between Falaknuma and Medchal is Rs.7/- per passenger.
1)Train No. 77681 Falaknuma-MedchalDEMU Passenger will depart Falaknumaat 08.35 hrs.and 14.40 hrs.and arrive Medchal at 10.05 hrs.and 16.15 hrs on the same day.
2)Train No. 77682 Medchal-Falaknuma DEMU Passenger will departMedchal at 10.30 hrs. and 16.45 hrs. and arrive Falaknuma at 11.50 hrs. and 18.05 hrs. on the same day.
Enroute these trains will stop at all stations enroute.This train will have eight Coaches including two motor cars