As no takers for Metro Phase-II, Telangana to take it up jointly with Centre
1 month ago

As no takers for Metro Phase-II, Telangana to take it up jointly with Centre

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As the L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad made losses in its Hyderabad Metro first phase, no private firm is coming forward to undertake the second phase. That is why the state government has decided to take up the second phase metro project in partnership with the central government, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited Managing Director NVS Reddy said. He told the media persons that in the first phase of Metro, the concessionaire made losses to the tune of around Rs 6,000 crore. In other states, respective state governments are operating Metro rail services and banks also are not showing interest in providing loans for the metro projects.

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10 years on, Hyderabad metro rail phase 2 rolls into action
2 weeks, 3 days ago

10 years on, Hyderabad metro rail phase 2 rolls into action

The Hindu  

Later this month, the bustling streets of Hyderabad’s Old City will witness the rumble of excavators – not for routine roadworks, but to mark a transformative step in the city’s urban transit story. The much-anticipated second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project is set to commence, starting with the demolition of approximately 400 properties along the 3.5 km stretch …

Andhra Pradesh approves first phases of Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada metro projects
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Andhra Pradesh approves first phases of Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada metro projects

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday approved the first phases of metro rail projects for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. The estimated total cost of these projects is Rs 22,507 crore, with Rs 11,498 crore allocated for Visakhapatnam and Rs 11,009 crore for Vijayawada. Meanwhile, the Vijayawada metro project will consist of two corridors in Phase-I: Gannavaram to Pandit Nehru Bus Station …

Karnataka govt approves DPR for Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam metro rail projects
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka govt approves DPR for Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam metro rail projects

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: In a boost to the urban transportation system, the State government has approved the Detailed Project Report for the Vijayawada metro rail project and the implementation of phase-I works for the Visakhapatnam metro rail. According to Secretary K. Kanna Babu, metro rail works under phase-I will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 11,498 crore. The government …

Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expected to carry eight lakh passengers on completion; cost per km of likely to be ₹318 crore
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expected to carry eight lakh passengers on completion; cost per km of likely to be ₹318 crore

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has ‘conservatively’ estimated that once completed, the phase-II metro rail routes can easily carry up to to eight passengers a day and this could go up to 10 lakh, said Managing Director N.V.S. The Centre will bear ₹4,230 crore or 18% of the project cost besides giving a sovereign guarantee which will help take loans from …

Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM
1 month, 1 week ago

Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM

The Hindu  

The northern part of Hyderabad would be connected with Hyderabad Metro Rail in the third phase of expansion of this mode of public transport, said Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. People have been demanding the metro rail services to be extended to Medchal, Keesara, Alwal and other parts. In an interview with Ravi Reddy, Resident Editor of The Hindu …

Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Rail Phase 2 Project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Rail Phase 2 Project

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The government on Saturday gave formal approval for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2, which will cover five corridors. The new five corridors, formally approved on Saturday, include Nagole to RGIA ; Raidurg to Kokapet to Neopolis ; MGBS to Chandrayangutta ; Miyapur to Patancheru and LB Nagar to Hayathnagar. The project is in the PPP mode with the state …

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II: A Comprehensive Expansion Plan for the City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II: A Comprehensive Expansion Plan for the City

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II receives clearance from Telangana Cabinet, with an estimated cost of ₹24,269 crores. The project will be completed in the next four years, connecting key routes on all sides of the city except extending the existing routes. The new five corridors include Nagole to Shamshabad Airport, Raidurg to Kokapet to Neopolis, MGBS to Chandrayangutta, Miyapur to Patancheru, …

CM Stalin Urges Union Minister to Expedite Funds for Chennai Metro Phase-ll
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Stalin Urges Union Minister to Expedite Funds for Chennai Metro Phase-ll

New Indian Express  

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar has approved the release of funds for the second phase of the Chennai Metro project. The project, spanning over 118.9 km, will comprise three corridors and 128 stations. The first stage of 8.35 km is expected to be commissioned by December 2025.

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore

The Hindu  

Pointing out that the Public Investment Board had recommended the Chennai Metro Rail Phase - II project as a Central Sector Project, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday reiterated the State government’s request to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to grant the Union government’s share of ₹7,425 crore towards the implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Phase - …

Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II funding dispute between Centre and Tamil Nadu, crucial for city’s growing population.
4 months ago

Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II funding dispute between Centre and Tamil Nadu, crucial for city’s growing population.

The Hindu  

The Phase-II of the Chennai Metro Rail has once again emerged as a bone of contention between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, with the Centre reiterating it as a “State-sector” project in a recent reply in the Lok Sabha. Chennai Metro’s second phase with a route length of 118.9 km is estimated to cost ₹63,246.4 crore, making it the costliest-ever …

Will the Centre release its share of funds for Metro Rail work?
4 months, 1 week ago

Will the Centre release its share of funds for Metro Rail work?

The Hindu  

Political parties, the authorities and commuters still have no idea why the Central government has been repeatedly denying funds for the Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project. In 2017 itself, the State had sent the detailed project report for phase II to the Centre. No green light yet In the last five years, 12 Metro Rail systems have been approved …

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The cost of Bengaluru Metro’s Phase-2 network, running to 75.06 km, has shot up to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, which is 52% of the original cost proposed a decade ago. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd recently sent a proposal with the revised cost to the State Finance Department for approval through the Urban Development Department. The project was …

Hyderabad’s Airport Metro works to start after JV pact with Centre
5 months ago

Hyderabad’s Airport Metro works to start after JV pact with Centre

The Hindu  

Construction of the new metro rail route to the international airport in Shamshabad, in the outskirts of Hyderabad, is likely to begin soon after the formation of a joint venture between the Telangana government and the Centre. Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail Limited is finalising, with the support of general consultant Systra, the detailed project reports for extension of phase 1 …

Union government must release funds for metro: Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
5 months ago

Union government must release funds for metro: Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Youth Welfare, Sports Development and Special Programme Implementation Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inspected the second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail works being carried out at a cost of `63,246 crore in Royapettah, Alapakkam and Poonamallee. He also held a high-level meeting on the second phase of work carried out with the help of funds from the state …

TN Budget 2024: DPR for Kovai, Madurai metro projects submitted, but will Centre fund?
10 months ago

TN Budget 2024: DPR for Kovai, Madurai metro projects submitted, but will Centre fund?

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Touching upon the metro rail projects of the state, Minister for Finance Thangam Thennarasu on Monday announced that the state has allocated a total of Rs 12,000 crore coming financial year for Phase II work of the Chennai Metro Rail project. He also announced that the detailed project reports for the metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai have …

Telangana CM finalises 70-km Hyderabad Metro Rail phase two plan
11 months ago

Telangana CM finalises 70-km Hyderabad Metro Rail phase two plan

The Hindu  

January 22, 2024 08:29 pm | Updated 10:38 pm IST - HYDERABAD Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy has finalised the Hyderabad Metro Rail second phase of 70 km length, connecting the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from four corners of the city to ensure that metro rail services are accessible to the majority of commuters in the State capital. In the proposed …

Centre is discriminating against T.N. by not providing funds for Chennai Metrorail phase II: Anbumani Ramadoss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre is discriminating against T.N. by not providing funds for Chennai Metrorail phase II: Anbumani Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 said the Central government should release additional funds to the Tamil Nadu government for phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail project. “The Centre is discriminating against Tamil Nadu in this issue, while it has given thousands of crore to states such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh for the Metrorail project. “At …

Rs 60K crore for Hyderabad Metro expansion
1 year, 4 months ago

Rs 60K crore for Hyderabad Metro expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State Cabinet on Monday approved the massive expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail with an infusion of Rs 60,000 crore. The Cabinet also approved a resolution urging the Centre to utilise the Hakimpet Air Force Station for civilian purposes along with defence purpose as was being done in Goa and Pune, since Hyderabad needed a second airport due to …

Telangana formation day | The growth of South Central Railway
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana formation day | The growth of South Central Railway

The Hindu  

Railways has been chosen as one of the engines of growth by the Modi government and this is reflected in heavy duty investments towards its development and growth across zones, South Central Railway being no exception. The average budgetary allocation for infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully or partly in Telangana during 2014-19, was ₹1,110 crore a year. The …

After many twists and turns, Hyderabad metro’s second phase finally in motion
1 year, 6 months ago

After many twists and turns, Hyderabad metro’s second phase finally in motion

The Hindu  

Nearly six years after the Hyderabad Metro Rail was launched, the twin cities will witness the next phase of construction when the bids are finalised for the Airport Metro Express from Raidurg to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Interestingly, unlike other metro rail projects across the country, the Airport Metro Express will be funded entirely by the government under …

KTR calls Centre's rejection of Metro Rail phase II discrimination
1 year, 8 months ago

KTR calls Centre's rejection of Metro Rail phase II discrimination

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Expressing displeasure over the BJP-led Centre's decision to reject the proposal of the Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project, minister K.T. The Telangana government had earlier written to the Centre to extend financial assistance to the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II project — the 26-km BHEL-Lakdikapul line and five-km extension between Nagole and LB Nagar. Reacting sharply to this, Rama …

We will build Metro without Central funds, asserts CM KCR
2 years ago

We will build Metro without Central funds, asserts CM KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As he laid the foundation stone for the 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail project on Friday, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao asserted that the Telangana government could proceed with constructing Metro Rail corridors across the city without seeking financial assistance from the Central government. “Whether or not the Centre supports the expansion of Metro Rail corridors, we can proceed …

Telangana plans Rs 3,000-crore phase-2 city infra works without borrowing funds
2 years ago

Telangana plans Rs 3,000-crore phase-2 city infra works without borrowing funds

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Following the instructions of K.T. Rama Rao, municipal administration and urban development minster, the GHMC is preparing to embark on the second phase of the Strategic Road Development Programme, which is expected to cost Rs 3,115 crore. Among the 12 projects in SRDP-II are the Uppal flyover, a first-level flyover in Khairatabad, a second-level flyover in Jubilee Hills, a …

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA
2 years ago

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA

The Hindu  

The 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Express project connecting Mindspace Junction/Raidurg to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad, is likely to be totally elevated section, barring 2.5 km of underground section inside the airport. The government has decided to provide funds, since there are no takers from corporates to offer better public-private partnership concessions than what was given to L&T Metro …

Cost of Namma Metro Phase II increased by ₹4,290 crore
2 years, 8 months ago

Cost of Namma Metro Phase II increased by ₹4,290 crore

The Hindu  

The cost of the ongoing Phase II of Namma Metro project has gone up by ₹4,290 crore. There are various factors for the rise in land acquisition costs, including the implementation of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013; increased guidance value over the years; revision in the extension of land required for …

Plans for metro connectivity to Hyderabad’s Old City revived
2 years, 9 months ago

Plans for metro connectivity to Hyderabad’s Old City revived

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Metro Rail has received allocations to the tune of ₹2,377.35 crore in this year’s budget with pending connectivity to the Old City from MGBS, Imlibun to Falaknuma of Corridor II of 5.5 km suddenly receiving a filip. New proposed rapid metro rail to the Shamshabad airport has been allotted ₹377.35 crore for which the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation …

Hardships to continue for metro riders in Telangana\'s twin cities
3 years, 4 months ago

Hardships to continue for metro riders in Telangana\'s twin cities

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Citing losses, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited has been “under-operating” with fewer trains, not all entry points being kept open at its stations and some escalators and turnstiles not operating. "HMRL has shuttered entrances and closed automated turnstiles at almost all entrances on Nagole-Miyapur line," said regular commuter Kamal Prasad. Though there are signboards saying 'Please take the next entrance', …

Phase II Metro gets fillip with Budget allocation
3 years, 10 months ago

Phase II Metro gets fillip with Budget allocation

The Hindu  

The ₹63,246 crore phase II project of the Chennai Metro Rail has received a much-needed boost with the Central government agreeing to participate in its funding. Two weeks ago, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Central support and a 50:50 equity sharing model for the phase II project, as was the case with phase I. …

Tamil Nadu seeks 15% share capital for Chennai Metro phase II project
4 years, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu seeks 15% share capital for Chennai Metro phase II project

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre for 15% of share capital for the Metro Rail phase II project, for which Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation on Saturday, sources said. It was a rather challenging time for Chennai Metro Rail Limited with exchanges between the Centre and the State requesting funds, sources said. On Saturday, Chief Minister Edappadi …

Hope to complete Metro phase 2 project in Bengaluru by 2024: Yediyurappa
4 years, 4 months ago

Hope to complete Metro phase 2 project in Bengaluru by 2024: Yediyurappa

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday expressed hope to complete the ₹30,695 crore Metro phase 2 project in the city by 2024, and said his government was taking measures to reboot "social and organic facilities" here to improve the basic infrastructure. He also said some "people-friendly plans" are being drawn up in about 110 acres of land near …

Hope to Complete Rs 30,695 Crore Metro Phase 2 Project in Bengaluru by 2024, Says CM Yediyurappa
4 years, 4 months ago

Hope to Complete Rs 30,695 Crore Metro Phase 2 Project in Bengaluru by 2024, Says CM Yediyurappa

News 18  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday expressed hope to complete the Rs 30,695 crore Metro phase 2 project in the city by 2024, andsaid his government was taking measures to reboot "social and organic facilities" here to improve the basic infrastructure. He also said some "people-friendly plans" are being drawn up in about 110 acres of land near …

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