Platforms
The station has 10 platforms which are covered by an R.C.C roof. Each platform can handle a train with more than 24 coaches. All the tracks are broad gauged and there is an additional track between platform no's. 7 & 8 which is a service track for the MMTS and suburban trains where two trains halt at the same platform (due to their short length). Platform Nos. 6 & 7 are each divided into two as 6A, 6B and 7A, 7B.
The main service usage for the platforms is:
- 1 and 2: Used by the long distance Inter-City express trains that start from Secunderabad/Hyderabad Stations with high passenger densities like the Rajdhani Express, Garib Rath, Andhra Pradesh Express etc.
- 3–5: Used by Inter-City express trains with relatively less passenger densities. They either originate or pass through Secunderabad Station. Most of them are regional trains.
- 6 and 7: Used by Hyderabad MMTS and Suburban transits rail traffic.
- 8: Used by regional trains and some mail Express trains
- 9: Used by special trains or also serviced by other trains at peak hours.
- 10: Used by Hi-Speed long distance S/F Express and Inter-City express trains also with high passenger densities and that pass through the railway station.
Read more about this topic: Secunderabad Railway Station, The Station, Layout
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