Waiting at the gates: Gautamnagar’s long struggle for a rail underpass

Frequent movement of MMTS, passenger and freight trains has made the Gautamnagar level crossing a major bottleneck in Malkajgiri, with gates remaining shut for up to an hour during peak periods. While commuters seek a RUB or LHS, delays in land acquisition, funding and coordination have held up several railway projects. The proposed ₹34-crore RUB now offers hope of relief