In response to growing public pressure, a South Central Railway official confirmed that the issue has been raised and that proposals will be submitted to higher authorities to review train halts at Basar. The final decision will depend on adjustments in timing and commercial evaluations.
Nizamabad: Devotees and passengers have urged railway authorities to ensure that all trains, including special services, halt at Basar railway station, the gateway to India's only ancient temple of Goddess Gnana Saraswati. Currently located on the Secunderabad-Manmad route, Basar station plays a vital role for devotees from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and beyond, as well as for locals commuting to Telangana’s only IIIT.
The issue arises as several long-distance and special trains bypass Basar, forcing travellers to alight at Nizamabad or Dharmabad — stations 32 km and 20 km away respectively. This has led to significant inconvenience, especially during peak periods such as the Aksharabyasam ceremonies and examinations when families visit the temple round the clock.
Passengers, including Upender, a Central government employee from Tarnaka, have voiced their frustration to media, urging local MPs and MLAs to intervene. “Railway officials have ignored the importance of Basar station despite its cultural and educational significance,” he said.
In response to growing public pressure, a South Central Railway official confirmed that the issue has been raised and that proposals will be submitted to higher authorities to review train halts at Basar. The final decision will depend on adjustments in timing and commercial evaluations.
32 km: Nizamabad-Basar distance
14 km: Dharmabad-Basar distance
These trains in up and down don’t stop at Basar railway station
12765- Tirupati-Amaravati Express
07605 Tirupati –Akola Express
12720 Hyderabad-Jaipur Express
16733 Rameswaram-Okha Express
18503 Visakhapatnam-Sainagar Shirdi Exp.
19302 Yesvantpur-Indore Exp.
19714 Kurnool-Jaipur Exp.
