 Indian railways holds a place of pride in every Indian heart, linking villages, towns and cities, and strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Sresht Bharat. As the growth of Indian railways is directly linked with the country's growth journey, our dynamic Prime Minister, Srinarendra Modi Ji, emphasized on the transformation of railways. Railways is fast becoming modern, safer and inclusive, with world-class infrastructure. In India, everyone is working very fast to connect with nature. The Vande Bharat train is a very big proof of this. Today, travelling in Indian railways is a happy experience. Under the visionary leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, Government of India has provided significant railway facilities to the state of the Alangana, like upgradation of stations, new lines, electrification, doubling and tripling of lines, construction of bridges, road over bridges and road under bridges. Continuing these efforts towards strong rail connectivity for the people of the Alangana, today Honourable Prime Minister is flagging off the prestigious Vande Bharat from Telangana, which will connect the city of Hyderabad with the abode of Lord Venkateshwara Tirupati. It will further the economic, social and cultural activities in the entire region. Indigenously built semi-high speed Vande Bharat express will enhance the travel experience of passengers by providing a safe, fast and comfortable rail travel between Hyderabad and Tirupati, while reducing travel time by almost 3.5 hours. Facilities like 180 degree rotating recliner chairs, automatic doors, Wi-Fi, coverage, specially designed toilets and touch-free services will give world-class travel experience to passengers. Taking rail services closer to sub-urban rail users, 13 new MMTS services are being introduced in the sub-urban section of Hyderabad-Sikhandrabad twin-city region. These services will provide fast, comfortable and cost-effective travel to daily commuters. Honourable Prime Minister Shrinorendra Modiji is also dedicating to the nation 85 km of rail line doubling with electrification project of Sikhandrabad-Mehbubnagar section worth Rs. 1,410 crore. It will not only decongest this highly saturated section and give seamless connectivity, but will also help in increasing train speed as well as facilitate introduction of more train services. This vital project will strengthen the connectivity of Hyderabad and Sikhandrabad with Kurnul, Anantapur, Tirupati and Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modiji is also laying foundation stone for the redevelopment of Sikhandrabad station with modern architecture and world-class amenities at a cost of Rs. 720 crore. The new station would have iconic buildings, spacious air concourse, separate entry and exit, lifts, escalators, travelators, easy signages, multi-level parking, food courts and modern public announcement and information system, thereby enhancing passengers' convenience. These railway projects will give boost to agriculture, industrial and tourism sectors in the state and propel Telangana to new heights of development.