A station in the Kakatiya capital
Warangal railway station (code WL) serves the historic city that was once the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, known in older times as Orugallu. It stands on Station Road, on the Kazipet–Vijayawada section of the Delhi–Chennai line, and belongs to the South Central Railway's Secunderabad division. It is graded NSG-3.
On the Nizam's main line since 1886
Warangal joined the railway map on 8 April 1886, when the Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway opened the 140 km line from Secunderabad to Warangal. Warangal became a station on the Nizam's main line from Wadi towards Bezwada (Vijayawada). When the Kazipet–Balharshah line was completed in 1927, Warangal's neighbourhood also gained a direct route north towards Nagpur and Delhi, the alignment today's Delhi–Chennai trains follow.
Heritage on the platforms
Warangal was selected as one of 21 stations in its zone for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, and the renovation drew on local heritage:
- Elements of Kakatiya architecture, echoing the stone gateways of Warangal Fort.
- Platform 1 decorated with Cheriyal paintings, the traditional scroll-painting art of Telangana.
On the trunk route
Warangal has 4 platforms on 5 tracks, about 271 metres above sea level. Its neighbouring junction, Kazipet, is close by, and trains on the Delhi–Chennai corridor through Vijayawada and towards Secunderabad serve the city. Our train timings page shows which stop at WL.
Visiting Warangal's heritage
- Warangal Fort, with its carved Kakatiya arches.
- The Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda.
- The Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reached by road.
Frequently asked questions
Which line is Warangal railway station on?
The Kazipet–Vijayawada section of the Delhi–Chennai line.
What is special about Warangal station's design?
Its renovation uses Kakatiya architectural elements, and platform 1 features Cheriyal paintings.
Which division runs Warangal station?
The Secunderabad division of South Central Railway.