Hyderabad, May 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the all-women-operated Begumpet Railway station in Hyderabad on Thursday, May 22.

He also inaugurated the Karimnagar and Warangal railway stations. The three railway stations are among the 103 stations launched across the country.

The Begumpet railway station has been redeveloped into a modern transit hub, reflecting the rich heritage of Telangana under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs 26.55 crore. Telangana's state bird, the Indian Roller (Pala Pitta), has been installed as a symbolic centrepiece.

Facilities at Begumpet railway station

The upgraded railway station includes two lifts, four escalators, improved platform shelters, spacious ...